March weather forecast
Mossel Bay, South Africa

As summer starts to give way to autumn, March ushers in a slight reduction in temperatures. The subtle coolness of the weather couples perfectly with quiet strolls along the beach under the soft glow of a 12.3-hour average daylight. The precipitation in March increases to an average of 41mm (1.61"), marking it as a month of relatively high rainfall in comparison to surrounding months. Albeit colder, the sea remains accessible for water-related activities in Mossel Bay.

Temperature

Mossel Bay's March average high-temperature settles at a pleasant 22°C (71.6°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. In Mossel Bay, the month of March brings a consistent average low-temperature of 18°C (64.4°F), slightly cooler than its daytime highs.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Mossel Bay are March and September, with an average 41mm (1.61") of rainfall.

Sea temperature

In March, the average sea temperature is 20.3°C (68.5°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F), swimming is not a joy for most people. The challenge of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Mossel Bay, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of March in Mossel Bay, South Africa, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:27 SAST.