SeasonMapHermanus weather in March
South Africa
March in Hermanus: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Hermanus · #353 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Hermanus in March
Other months in Hermanus
Hermanus's forum is upfront that January is the wrong month for the whale watching the town is famous for — the season runs June through December, peaking in August and September, so January visitors mostly miss out bar the occasional early mother-calf pair. Regulars say it's still worth the stop for the cliff path, galleries and cafes even without the whales.
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Hermanus climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 62°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 33 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Hermanus in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyTerm 1–2 (autumn) break in South Africa, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Hermanus's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherHermanus's weather peaks December–February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Hermanus — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Hermanus in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Hermanus?
- March in Hermanus: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Hermanus on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Hermanus in March?
- In March, Hermanus averages a daily high of 24.3°C and a low of 15.6°C, with about 33.1 mm of rain over roughly 7.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Hermanus in March?
- Hermanus has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in March.
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Similar destinations in Southern Africa — March
Within 300 km: Cape Town's Cape wine harvest around 1 Feb – 10 Apr, and Stellenbosch's Wine harvest around 20 Jan – 10 Apr.