Kruger National Park Weather in March

What's the weather like in Kruger National Park (Limpopo) in March 2024?

The climate in Kruger National Park during March can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

March is in the fall / autumn in Kruger National Park and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

Kruger National Park weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.6°C 88.9°F
Nightly temperature 20°C 68°F
Average temperature 25.8°C 78.4°F
Daily sunshine 8.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 53 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 26.3°C 79.4°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 5.4kph 3 mph

On average March is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kruger National Park with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park average temperature in March

March rainfall

Kruger National Park average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Kruger National Park average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kruger National Park in March 2024.

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Kruger National Park weather stats

Kruger National Park weather statistics
Hottest month: January 33°C 91.4°F
Driest month: June 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: July 9.5hrs
Coldest month: June 25.2°C 77.4°F
Wettest month: December 87mm 3.4ins
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