Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
March verdict
South Africa in March
Weather score70Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
66mm
Sun
8.1h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
70
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March27°C average high
March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March66mm average rain
March is wetter than South Africa's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March8.1 hours average sun
March sits close to South Africa's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March9°C average sea
March sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March70 weather score
March scores above South Africa's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
