Weather in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa in March
In an average March, Cape Town sees a daily high around 21°C and a low around 18°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 21°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°C to 24°C |
| Average low | 18°C |
| Typical low range | 16°C to 19°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
March records
The most extreme March on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total March accumulation.
High
Highest
29°C
2026-03-11
Lowest
16°C
1989-03-30
Low
Highest
23°C
2026-03-11
Lowest
13°C
1989-03-30
Feels-like
Highest
31°C
2026-03-10
Lowest
13°C
1989-03-30
Humidity
Highest
17.2 g/m³
1993-03-01
Lowest
8.5 g/m³
1997-03-11
Wind
Highest
59 km/h
1985-03-15
Lowest
10 km/h
2001-03-25
Precip
Wettest
83 mm
2023
Driest
5 mm
2006
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