The climate in Port Elizabeth during March can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.
March is in the spring in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 28.2°C 82.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | 21.4°C 70.5°F |
Average temperature | 24.8°C 76.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 102 mm 4 ins |
Rainy days | 12 days |
Sea temperature | 26.8°C 80.3°F |
Humidity | 72% |
Windspeed | 15.8kph 10 mph |
On average March is the 2nd driest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
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.
Hottest month: | June | 29.3°C 84.7°F |
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Driest month: | February | 94mm 3.7ins |
Sunniest month: | January | 8.8hrs |
Coldest month: | February | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
Wettest month: | October | 309mm 12.2ins |