Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average sea temperature in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The unfolding of March in Cape Town shows an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F), indicating a slight variance from February's 26.1°C (79°F). An average low-temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F) is recorded in the month of March in Cape Town, South Africa.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 70%.Rainfall
In March, in Cape Town, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout March, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cape Town, there are 111 rainfall days, and 435mm (17.13") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In March, the average sea temperature in Cape Town is 18.3°C (64.9°F).Note: Swimming in water of 18.3°C (64.9°F) is not enjoyable for the majority of individuals. Breathing control becomes increasingly challenging as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Cape Town, South Africa, is 12h and 17min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:42 SAST.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine is 9.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Cape Town in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Cape Town?
How many days does it rain in March in Cape Town?
What is the sea temperature in March in Cape Town?
How many hours of daylight does Cape Town have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Cape Town?
How many hours of sunshine does Cape Town have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Cape Town?
Average temperature in March
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average high temperature in March: 24.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (16.6°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 16.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (17.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (10.2°C).
Average pressure in March
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average pressure in March: 1015.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.4mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average wind speed in March: 15.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.4km/h).
Average humidity in March
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average humidity in March: 70%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June, August and September (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, April and December (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average rainfall in March: 11mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (98mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (7mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average sea temperature in March: 18.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is January (18.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July, August and September (15.3°C).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in March: 22.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in March
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in March: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in March
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average visibility in March: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
Cape Town, South Africa
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