South Africa Cape Town Weather in March — Climate Guide
March in Cape Town is very-high
March is very-high for Cape Town.
Co-best month with January. Jazz Festival and Carnival overlap with ideal weather.
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Cape Town March Weather Stats
Avg High
26°C
Avg Low
14°C
Rainy Days
5
25mm total
Sunshine
10h
Daily avg
Humidity
70%
moderate
UV Index
10
Very high
Wind
15 km/h
Gusts 30
Sea Temp
18°C
cold for swimming
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
March Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
15 μg/m³
PM10
28 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
27°C
Nighttime
14°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
15 km/h
Max gust 30 km/h
Activities Recommended for March
March Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Daytime 14-26°C
- Cape Town Jazz Festival
- Cape Town Carnival
Cons
- Hotels at peak rates during the festival week
March Events & Festivals
- Cape Town International Jazz Festival (late March)
- Cape Town Carnival (mid-March)
Cape Town in March — Full Picture
Co-best month with January. Jazz Festival and Carnival overlap with ideal weather.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Light cottons by day; light sweater for evening.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current23°C
12°C
6.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
17.7°C
7.7°C
8.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
22°C
12°C
5.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
26.7°C
15.7°C
3.7/mo
Cape Town Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (Best) | 27° | 16° | 4d·15mm | 11h | 65% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| February (Best) | 27° | 16° | 4d·20mm | 11h | 65% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| March (Best) | 26° | 14° | 5d·25mm | 10h | 70% | 10 | Very busy | Peak |
| April (Best) | 23° | 12° | 6d·50mm | 8h | 73% | 7 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 20° | 10° | 8d·100mm | 6h | 78% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 18° | 8° | 9d·110mm | 6h | 80% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 17° | 7° | 9d·90mm | 6h | 80% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 18° | 8° | 8d·80mm | 7h | 75% | 4 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 20° | 10° | 7d·50mm | 8h | 70% | 6 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| October (Best) | 22° | 12° | 6d·35mm | 10h | 70% | 9 | Busy | Shoulder |
| November (Best) | 24° | 14° | 4d·20mm | 11h | 65% | 10 | Very busy | Peak |
| December (Best) | 26° | 15° | 3d·15mm | 11h | 65% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
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Cape Town March Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is March a good time to visit Cape Town?
Cape Town in March is very-high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Cape Town in March?
Cape Town March averages a high of 26°C and a low of 14°C.
Does it rain much in Cape Town in March?
Cape Town March averages 25mm of rainfall over about 5 rainy days.
What should I wear in Cape Town in March?
Light cottons by day; light sweater for evening.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Cape Town in March?
Cape Town March sunrise is 06:25 and sunset is 19:15, with 12h 50min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Cape Town in March?
Cape Town March air quality (AQI) averages 40, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 15μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Cape Town in March?
In March, Cape Town is great for Cape Town Jazz Festival, Cape Town Carnival, Table Mountain.
Is March peak season in Cape Town?
Cape Town March crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.