Weather in South Africa for March 2025
In general, the average temperature in South Africa at the beginning of March is 28.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 25 °C by the end of March.
South Africa in March brings notable rainfall, with an average of 18 rainy days and a total precipitation of 57.7 mm.
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South Africa in March average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  28° | 2  29° | |||||
| 3 28° | 4  28° | 5 29° | 6 30° | 7 30° | 8 29° | 9 29° |
| 10 31° | 11 31° | 12  29° | 13 30° | 14 30° | 15 28° | 16 27° |
| 17 27° | 18 28° | 19 30° | 20  29° | 21  26° | 22 27° | 23  26° |
| 24 23° | 25 23° | 26 24° | 27 24° | 28 25° | 29 25° | 30 27° |
| 31 27° |
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Temperatures trend during March in South Africa
March weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 28° /15° | 1.3 mm | 8 | |
| 2 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /15° | 1 mm | 7 | |
| 3 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /16° | 1.4 mm | 7 | |
| 4 Mar. | Sunny | 28° /16° | 0.8 mm | 7 | |
| 5 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /17° | 3.3 mm | 8 | |
| 6 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /17° | 0.9 mm | 8 | |
| 7 Mar. | Sunny | 30° /16° | 2.4 mm | 8 | |
| 8 Mar. | Sunny | 29° /16° | 2.5 mm | 8 | |
| 9 Mar. | Sunny | 29° /18° | 2.7 mm | 8 | |
| 10 Mar. | Sunny | 31° /18° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
| 11 Mar. | Sunny | 31° /18° | 0.6 mm | 8 | |
| 12 Mar. | Heavy rain at times | 29° /17° | 1.6 mm | 8 | |
| 13 Mar. | Sunny | 30° /16° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
| 14 Mar. | Sunny | 30° /16° | 0.9 mm | 8 | |
| 15 Mar. | Sunny | 28° /15° | 2.8 mm | 8 | |
| 16 Mar. | Sunny | 27° /15° | 0.4 mm | 8 | |
| 17 Mar. | Sunny | 27° /16° | 1.1 mm | 7 | |
| 18 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 28° /16° | 1.5 mm | 8 | |
| 19 Mar. | Sunny | 30° /16° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
| 20 Mar. | Moderate rain at times | 29° /16° | 1.7 mm | 7 | |
| 21 Mar. | Cloudy | 26° /15° | 5.5 mm | 7 | |
| 22 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /15° | 1.7 mm | 7 | |
| 23 Mar. | Overcast | 26° /15° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 24 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 23° /14° | 4.2 mm | 7 | |
| 25 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 23° /15° | 1.2 mm | 6 | |
| 26 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /14° | 0.6 mm | 6 | |
| 27 Mar. | Sunny | 24° /14° | 0.5 mm | 7 | |
| 28 Mar. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 25° /15° | 1.9 mm | 7 | |
| 29 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /15° | 0.7 mm | 7 | |
| 30 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /15° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
| 31 Mar. | Sunny | 27° /14° | 14 mm | 7 | |
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Guide for South Africa in March
In South Africa, March marks the transition from summer to autumn, bringing varied weather conditions across the country.
At the beginning of the month, the northern regions, including Johannesburg and Pretoria, experience warm and pleasant temperatures, with average highs around 26° and lows around 14°.
The coastal areas, such as Cape Town and Durban, also enjoy mild temperatures, with average highs of 24° and lows of 16°. However, the interior regions, like Bloemfontein, can still be quite hot, with average highs reaching 28°.
By the end of March, the weather in South Africa begins to cool down as autumn sets in. The northern regions experience a gradual decrease in temperatures, with average highs dropping to around 24° and lows to around 12°.
Coastal areas also see a slight decrease in temperatures, with average highs of 22° and lows of 14°. Inland areas, such as Bloemfontein, experience a more significant drop in temperatures, with average highs around 24°.
Overall, March in South Africa offers a pleasant transition from summer to autumn, with comfortable temperatures and decreasing rainfall, making it an ideal time to explore the diverse landscapes and attractions across the country.
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