Stellenbosch Weather in March

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Stellenbosch and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (54°F) is normal.

Stellenbosch weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26°C 78.7°F
Nightly temperature 12.5°C 54.4°F
Average temperature 19.2°C 66.6°F
Daily sunshine 10 hrs
Avg rainfall 45 mm 1.8 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 18.7°C 65.6°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average March is the 5th driest month of the year in Stellenbosch with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch average temperature in March

March rainfall

Stellenbosch average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch in March 2024.

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Stellenbosch weather stats

Stellenbosch weather statistics
Hottest month: February 27°C 80.6°F
Driest month: February 30mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: January 11.9hrs
Coldest month: July 16.1°C 61°F
Wettest month: June 165mm 6.5ins
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