Plettenberg Bay Weather in March

What's the weather like in Plettenberg Bay (Western Cape) in March 2024?

The climate in Plettenberg Bay during March can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

March is in the fall / autumn in Plettenberg Bay and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

Plettenberg Bay weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.6°C 72.6°F
Nightly temperature 15.7°C 60.2°F
Average temperature 19.1°C 66.4°F
Daily sunshine 8.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 80 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 21.8°C 71.2°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average March is the 4th wettest month of the year in Plettenberg Bay with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay average temperature in March

March rainfall

Plettenberg Bay average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay in March 2024.

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Plettenberg Bay weather stats

Plettenberg Bay weather statistics
Hottest month: January 23.5°C 74.3°F
Driest month: December 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: July 7.2hrs
Coldest month: July 17.8°C 64°F
Wettest month: August 100mm 3.9ins
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