Welkom Weather in March

What's the weather like in Welkom (Free State) in March 2024?

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Welkom 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.

Welkom weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.1°C 80.8°F
Nightly temperature 14.1°C 57.4°F
Average temperature 20.6°C 69.1°F
Daily sunshine 8.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 73 mm 2.9 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 23.6°C 74.5°F
Humidity 63%
Windspeed 7.9kph 5 mph

On average March is the 4th wettest month of the year in Welkom with around 73mm 2.9 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Welkom

Welkom average temperature in March

March rainfall

Welkom average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Welkom 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 Welkom in March 2024.

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Welkom weather stats

Welkom weather statistics
Hottest month: January 29.7°C 85.5°F
Driest month: July 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: August 10.5hrs
Coldest month: June 17.3°C 63.1°F
Wettest month: January 100mm 3.9ins
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