South Africa (Cape Town) · March
Best travel monthTravel seasonSouth Africa · Africa
Max Temp · March
26°
at night 16° · avg 20°★ Best travel time
- Sunshine
- 9 h/day
- Rain Days
- 2 days
- Water Temp
- 15°
average
16 mm · very dry
cool
In South Africa (Cape Town), March is 8°C warmer than the coolest month (July).
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 26° |
MINMIN | 18° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 11° | 10° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 17° |
☀️Sunshine | 11h | 10h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 5h | 5h | 6h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h |
🌊Water Temp | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° |
🌧Rain Days | 1d16mm | 1d8mm | 2d16mm | 2d29mm | 5d51mm | 8d88mm | 6d73mm | 7d59mm | 4d42mm | 2d24mm | 3d33mm | 1d14mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
March is among the best months in South Africa (Cape Town): only 2 rain days, 25°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 25°C, cooling to 16°C at night (daily average: 20°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 2 rain days with 16 mm total. At 14°C, the water is still quite cool in March — a wetsuit may be useful.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Weinleseherbst: Die Weingüter in Franschhoek und Stellenbosch laden zur Ernte, das Licht wird goldener, die Touristenzahlen fallen. Beste Temperaturen für Wanderungen auf dem Table Mountain — bevor der Winter einsetzt.
Events & Festivals
- Cape Town Jazz FestivalEnde März
Eines der größten Jazzfestivals Afrikas mit über 40 nationalen und internationalen Künstlern im Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Packing list for South Africa (Cape Town) in March
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit South Africa (Cape Town)?
- Yes — March is one of the best months to visit South Africa (Cape Town) (Climate Score: 78/100). Pleasant temperatures (25°C), good sunshine (8 h/day), and few rain days (2) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in South Africa (Cape Town) in March?
- In March, South Africa (Cape Town) sees daily highs of 25°C. Nights cool to 16°C, with a daily average of 20°C.
- How much rain falls in South Africa (Cape Town) in March?
- In March, South Africa (Cape Town) receives an average of 16 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does South Africa (Cape Town) get in March?
- South Africa (Cape Town) averages 8 sunshine hours per day in March — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in South Africa (Cape Town) in March?
- Water temperature in South Africa (Cape Town) in March averages 14°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
