Swellendam Weather in March

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Swellendam and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

Swellendam weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.2°C 81°F
Nightly temperature 15.2°C 59.4°F
Average temperature 21.2°C 70.2°F
Daily sunshine 8.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 52 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 19.8°C 67.7°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average March is the 6th wettest month of the year in Swellendam with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Swellendam

Swellendam average temperature in March

March rainfall

Swellendam average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Swellendam 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 Swellendam in March 2024.

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Swellendam weather stats

Swellendam weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.7°C 83.7°F
Driest month: December 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: January 10.3hrs
Coldest month: July 18.3°C 64.9°F
Wettest month: August 68mm 2.7ins
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