Potchefstroom Weather in March

What's the weather like in Potchefstroom (North-West) in March 2024?

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Potchefstroom and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

Potchefstroom weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.2°C 81°F
Nightly temperature 13.8°C 56.8°F
Average temperature 20.5°C 68.9°F
Daily sunshine 8.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 71 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 24.2°C 75.6°F
Humidity 64%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average March is the 5th wettest month of the year in Potchefstroom with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Potchefstroom

Potchefstroom average temperature in March

March rainfall

Potchefstroom average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom in March 2024.

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Potchefstroom weather stats

Potchefstroom weather statistics
Hottest month: January 29°C 84.2°F
Driest month: July 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: August 11hrs
Coldest month: June 18.2°C 64.8°F
Wettest month: January 110mm 4.3ins
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