Port Elizabeth Weather in March

What's the weather like in Port Elizabeth (Eastern Cape) in March 2024?

The climate in Port Elizabeth during March can be summarized as warm, humid and reasonably dry.

March is in the fall / autumn in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

Port Elizabeth weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.5°C 77.8°F
Nightly temperature 16.6°C 61.8°F
Average temperature 21°C 69.8°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 50 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 23.3°C 73.9°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average March is the 6th wettest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 50mm 2 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth average temperature in March

March rainfall

Port Elizabeth average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth in March 2024.

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Port Elizabeth weather stats

Port Elizabeth weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26°C 78.8°F
Driest month: December 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: July 7.8hrs
Coldest month: July 20.1°C 68.2°F
Wettest month: August 58mm 2.3ins
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