March weather forecast
Swellendam, South Africa

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a moderately hot month in Swellendam, South Africa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 14.8°C (58.6°F).

Temperature

Swellendam's weather in March, with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F), subtly shifts from February's 28.1°C (82.6°F). In the month of March, Swellendam records a consistent average low-temperature of 14.8°C (58.6°F).

Humidity

In Swellendam, the average relative humidity in March is 54%.

Rainfall

In Swellendam, during March, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 74.6 rainfall days, and 147mm (5.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of March in Swellendam, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 19:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:34 SAST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Swellendam is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Swellendam in March?
March temperatures in Swellendam, South Africa, vary between a high-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F) and a low-temperature of 14.8°C (58.6°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Swellendam?
The average relative humidity in March in Swellendam, South Africa, is 54%.
How many days does it rain in March in Swellendam?
In Swellendam, in March, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Swellendam?
January through June, September through December are months without snowfall.
What is the average length of the day in March in Swellendam?
In March, the average day length in Swellendam, South Africa, is 12h and 17min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Swellendam?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 19:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:34 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in March in Swellendam?
In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.5h.
How high is the UV index in March in Swellendam?
In Swellendam, South Africa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average snowfall
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Swellendam, South Africa
Average temperature in March
Swellendam, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in March: 25.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (14°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 14.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.6°C).

Average pressure in March - Swellendam, South Africa
Average pressure in March
Swellendam, South Africa
  • Average pressure in March: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Swellendam, South Africa
Average wind speed in March
Swellendam, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.7km/h).

Average humidity in March - Swellendam, South Africa
Average humidity in March
Swellendam, South Africa
  • Average humidity in March: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and November (53%).

Average rainfall in March - Swellendam, South Africa
Average rainfall in March
Swellendam, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in March: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (22mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, April, October and December (9mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Swellendam, South Africa
Average rainfall days in March
Swellendam, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (7.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5 days).

Average snowfall in March - Swellendam, South Africa
Average snowfall in March
Swellendam, South Africa
  • Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March - Swellendam, South Africa
Average snowfall days in March
Swellendam, South Africa
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Swellendam, South Africa
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Swellendam, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March - Swellendam, South Africa
Average sunshine days in March
Swellendam, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.8 days).

Average UV index in March - Swellendam, South Africa
Average UV index in March
Swellendam, South Africa
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March - Swellendam, South Africa
Average cloud cover in March
Swellendam, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in March: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in March - Swellendam, South Africa
Average visibility in March
Swellendam, 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).

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