Mafikeng in March

7.7out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

27°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
11Rainy days (71 mm)
12:11 hDaylight
06:22Sunrise · 18:33 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.7 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in March varies a lot between years (±4.7 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

29° 18° J 28° 17° F 27° 16° M 24° 12° A 22° 7° M 20° 4° J 20° 4° J 23° 7° A 27° 11° S 28° 14° O 29° 15° N 29° 17° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 29°C18°C89 mm 15– – 7.1
February 28°C17°C90 mm 12– – 7.4
March 27°C16°C71 mm 11– – 7.7
April 24°C12°C40 mm 6– – 8.3
May 22°C7°C18 mm 2– – 8.8
June 20°C4°C9 mm 1– – 8.6
July 20°C4°C3 mm 0– – 8.7
August 23°C7°C7 mm 1– – 8.9
September 27°C11°C13 mm 2– – 8.8
October 28°C14°C45 mm 7– – 8.1
November 29°C15°C69 mm 11– – 7.6
December 29°C17°C87 mm 14– – 7.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Mafikeng in March?

Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 16°C.

When is the best time to visit Mafikeng?

The best months are August, May, September, July.