March verdict

Port Alfred, South Africa in March

Weather score65Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

25°C

Rain

78mm

Sun

6.8h

Sea

22°C

Weather score

65

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 22°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Port Alfred, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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March25°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.

March78mm average rain

March is one of Port Alfred's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJanuary to February and April to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

March6.8 hours average sun

March is below Port Alfred's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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March22°C average sea

March sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJanuary to April

Sea temperatures are usually near 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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March65 weather score

March sits close to Port Alfred's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.