Port Elizabeth weather in March

Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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March in Port Elizabeth: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Port Elizabeth · #217 of 897 destinations to visit in March · comfort 86/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Port Elizabeth climate normals — March

Daytime high23°C / 74°F😎 nice
Nighttime low19°C / 66°F
Rainfall50 mm / 2 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point17°C / 63°F
Sunshine9.8 h/day
Daylight12.3 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Air quality (US AQI)41🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Port Elizabeth in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Port Elizabeth?
March in Port Elizabeth: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Port Elizabeth on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
What is the weather like in Port Elizabeth in March?
In March, Port Elizabeth averages a daily high of 23.3°C and a low of 18.8°C, with about 50 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Port Elizabeth in March?
Port Elizabeth has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in March.

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