South Africa Weather in March: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In March, South Africa experiences warm weather as it is the beginning of autumn in the southern hemisphere. The average temperature is around 21.2°C (70.1°F), with highs of 27.8°C (82.1°F) and lows of 15.5°C (59.9°F). The average feels-like temperature is 21.1°C (69.9°F). March sees relatively low humidity at around 64.8%, which helps to make the warm temperatures feel more comfortable. There is a light breeze, with an average wind speed of 16.9 km/h (10.5 mph) and gusts up to 31.9 km/h (19.8 mph). There is a 25.8% chance of precipitation, with an average of 0.12 mm (0.005 inches) of rainfall. South Africa experiences 9 days of rain on average in March. The most common weather condition is partly cloudy skies, with an average cloud cover of 39.5%. Visibility is good, with an average of 14.5 km (9 miles), and the UV index is high at 7.0.
What is the temperature in South Africa in March?
Average air temperature in South Africa is 21.2°C (70.1°F) in March. The outside temperature in South Africa feels like 21.1°C (69.9°F) on a typical March day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 27.8°C (82.1°F) and feels like 27.4°C (81.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 15.5°C (59.9°F) which feels like 15.5°C (59.9°F).
How hot is South Africa in March?
The hot temperature in March in South Africa rises to 33.1°C (91.6°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 64.8% humidity. During hottest days of March it feels like 31.2 °C (88.2°F). The average maximum temp in South Africa is 27.8°C (88.2°F) during day time in March.
How cold is South Africa in March?
The coldest temp in South Africa in March drops to 12.1°C (53.8°F) during the cold nights. With 16.9km/h (10.5mph) winds and 64.8% humidity it feels like 12.1°C (53.8°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 15.5°C (59.9°F) during night time in March.
Does it rain in South Africa in March?
Yes, it rains for 9 days in South Africa in March averaging 0.12 mm of precipitation. South Africa has a 25.8% chance for rain throughout the entire month of March.
How much does it rain in South Africa throughout March?
South Africa has 0.12 mm (0 inch) of rain per day on average in March. It rains for an average of 9 days out of the entire month.
Is South Africa windy in March?
The average speed of wind in South Africa during March is 16.9km/h (10.5mph) and average windgust is 31.9km/h (19.8mph). On some days in March wind can reach up to 35.3km/h (21.9mph).
What is the direction of the wind in South Africa in March?
Most days of March the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in South Africa.
What are the humidity levels in South Africa in March?
The average humidity levels in South Africa in March are 64.8%. Daily humidity levels in South Africa range from 49.5% to 88.3% during March.
How many hours of daylight are in South Africa in March?
South Africa has 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight in March on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in South Africa in March is at 6:08:32 and the sunset is at 18:22:45.
What is the cloud coverage in South Africa in March?
Clouds cover 39.5% of the sky on average throughout March in South Africa. The cloud coverage ranges from 7.1% to 79.7% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in March in South Africa?
The average UV index in South Africa is 7 in March. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 3 to 9.
What is the solar radiation in South Africa in March?
The average solar radiation is 177.9 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in South Africa during March. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 48.6 W/m2 to 238.6 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during March in South Africa?
The average solar energy during March in South Africa is 15.3 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 4.2 MJ/m2, to 20.5 MJ/m2 during March.
Are there severe weather risks in South Africa in March?
Yes, there is a 10.6% risk for severe weather in South Africa in March.
What is the air pressure in South Africa in March?
On average the air pressure in South Africa in March is 1019.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1016.6 mb to 1022.7 mb.
What is the visibility in South Africa in March?
The average daylight visibility in South Africa in March is 14.5 km (9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 10 km (6.2 miles) to 16.5 km (10.3 miles) throughout March.
What is the dew point in South Africa in March?
The average dew point in South Africa during March is 13.4°C (56.2°F).
Where is the data for South Africa climate in March coming from?
The climate data for South Africa in March is collected from the following weather stations.
- PRETORIA IRENE, SF
- LANSERIA, SF
- WONDERBOOM, SF
- PRETORIA UNISA, SF
- EW0397 Johannesburg ZA
- FW8815 Centurion ZA
- FALA
- FAOR
- FAWB