Best time to visit South Africa in March
Yes — March is one of the best months to visit South Africa, with a country-average travel-comfort score of 89/100.
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Weather in South Africa in March
Typical weather across South Africa in March: average high 25.6°C, low 16°C, about 52.3 mm of rain, and 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. Among South Africa's cities, Cape Town has the best weather in March (score 91/100, March climate details).
| Metric | South Africa avg | Best city (Cape Town) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 89 | 91 |
| High / Low | 25.6° / 16° | 23.9° / 16° |
| Precipitation | 52.3 mm | 226.4 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 10.5 | 10.7 |
Is March recommended?
March is one of the best months to visit South Africa. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for South Africa.
When to visit South Africa in other months
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