Average temperatures, rainfall and packing tips for Cape Town, South Africa in March
🌡️ Avg high
25°C
🌙 Avg low
16°C
🌧️ Rainfall
~25 mm
📊 Warmth rank
#3 of 12
March in Cape Town at a glance
March in Cape Town is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 16°C. It is one of the warmer months of Cape Town's year.
Rainfall is light in March: roughly 25 mm across the whole month.
What to pack for Cape Town in March
T-shirts and light layers
A light jacket or sweater for the evenings
Cape Town - year at a glance
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Is March a good time to visit Cape Town?
🧳 March is one of the most comfortable months to visit Cape Town - daytime temperatures sit in a pleasant range and it's a good pick for sightseeing and time outdoors.
In March, Cape Town averages a daytime high of about 25°C and a night-time low of around 16°C, based on recent historical data.
Does it rain in Cape Town in March?
Rainfall is light in March: roughly 25 mm across the whole month.
Is March a good time to visit Cape Town?
March is one of the most comfortable months to visit Cape Town - daytime temperatures sit in a pleasant range and it's a good pick for sightseeing and time outdoors.