Cape Town weather in March
March in Cape Town: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Cape Town · #51 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cape Town climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 23 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 70 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cape Town in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Cape Town?
- March in Cape Town: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Cape Town on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Cape Town in March?
- In March, Cape Town averages a daily high of 23.8°C and a low of 16.2°C, with about 23.1 mm of rain over roughly 4.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cape Town in March?
- Cape Town has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 70 in March.