Johannesburg Weather in March

What's the weather like in Johannesburg (Gauteng) in March 2025?

The climate in Johannesburg during March can be summarized as warm and a little damp.

March is in the fall / autumn in Johannesburg and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

Johannesburg weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24.7°C 76.5°F
Nightly temperature 13.3°C 55.9°F
Average temperature 19°C 66.2°F
Daily sunshine 8.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 92 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 24.8°C 76.6°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 7.6kph 5 mph

On average March is the 5th wettest month of the year in Johannesburg with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Johannesburg

Johannesburg average temperature in March

March rainfall

Johannesburg average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Johannesburg average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Johannesburg in March 2024.

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Johannesburg weather stats

Johannesburg weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.1°C 79°F
Driest month: July 4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: July 10hrs
Coldest month: June 16.4°C 61.5°F
Wettest month: January 135mm 5.3ins
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