Pietermaritzburg in March
7.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days.
26°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
14Rainy days (96 mm)
12:13 hDaylight
06:02Sunrise · 18:14 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
- Frequent rain: about 14 rainy 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?
Rainfall in March is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 17°C | 134 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.5 |
| February | 27°C | 17°C | 113 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.0 |
| March | 26°C | 16°C | 96 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.1 |
| April | 24°C | 13°C | 58 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| May | 23°C | 10°C | 29 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| June | 21°C | 7°C | 20 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.5 |
| July | 21°C | 7°C | 29 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| August | 23°C | 9°C | 32 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| September | 24°C | 11°C | 56 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 24°C | 13°C | 93 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.0 |
| November | 25°C | 14°C | 116 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.6 |
| December | 26°C | 16°C | 129 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Pietermaritzburg in March?
Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 16°C.
When is the best time to visit Pietermaritzburg?
The best months are June, July, May, August.