March weather forecast
Namibia

March in Namibia signifies the gradual retreat of the summer rainy season. Although the country still experiences some rainfall, the frequency and intensity of the showers start to decrease. Across the country, temperatures typically range from 18°C (64.4°F) to 31°C (87.8°F).

In the capital city of Windhoek, temperatures in March are slightly cooler compared to the preceding months, averaging between 16°C (60.8°F) and 29°C (84.2°F). Rainfall continues to decrease, with an average precipitation of approximately 65mm (2.56"), marking a shift towards the forthcoming drier months. The occurrence of afternoon thunderstorms becomes less frequent, but when they do occur, they can still be quite intense.

The coastal cities of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, influenced by the cold Benguela Current, maintain their relatively cooler climate. March temperatures in these areas typically range from 17°C (62.6°F) to 25°C (77°F). The coastal fog persists, particularly during mornings, providing a refreshing coolness amidst the warmer summer weather.

Compared to February, March signals a gradual transition in Namibia's weather. Temperatures start to decrease slightly, and the amount of rainfall begins to lessen. As Namibia moves into April, the final traces of the rainy season dissipate, paving the way for the dry, cooler months that define Namibia's winter season.

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• Windhoek - March »
  With an average relative humidity of 51%, March is the most humid month in Windhoek, Namibia. As February transitions into March, Windhoek records an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.4°C (79.5°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month.
• Swakopmund - March »
  Rainfall remains scarce, and wind speeds gradually increase compared to February, making March a windy month in Swakopmund. March nights in Swakopmund witness a slight temperature decrease, averaging at an enjoyable 19.3°C (66.7°F).
• Walvis Bay - March »
  January and March, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months in Walvis Bay, Namibia. March is the month with the most rainfall in Walvis Bay with 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation.
• Oshakati - March »
  The most humid month in Oshakati is March, with an average relative humidity of 55%. Turning the corner to March, the overall weather exhibited in Oshakati, Namibia undergoes a gentler transition toward less precipitation and more moderate temperatures.
• Rundu - March »
  On the last day of March, in Rundu, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:42 CAT. In Rundu, in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation.
• Otjiwarongo - March »
  On the first day of March in Otjiwarongo, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:20. On the first day of March in Otjiwarongo, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:20.
• Luderitz - March »
  Luderitz registers the highest average temperatures during the month of March, with peaks of 26.3°C (79.3°F) and lows of 19.1°C (66.4°F). March, having an average high-temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 19.1°C (66.4°F), is the warmest month in Luderitz.
• Tsumeb - March »
  On the first day of March in Tsumeb sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 19:15. With an average relative humidity of 62%, March is the most humid month in Tsumeb.
• Katima Mulilo - March »
  With an average relative humidity of 70%, March is the most humid month in Katima Mulilo. On the first day of March in Katima Mulilo sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:47.
• Gobabis - March »
  In Gobabis in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gobabis, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.
• Keetmanshoop - March »
  On the first day of March in Keetmanshoop sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:18. In Keetmanshoop, in March, during 6.6 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated.