Monthly climate guide
Cape Town weather in March
With highs near 21°C (69°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), March feels mild in Cape Town. Rainfall averages about 20 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as February and about the same as April.
What stands out in March
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Table Mountain and Robben Island.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
- Seasonally, March counts as early autumn in Cape Town — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Only 2 months are warmer in Cape Town than March.
Avg high
21°C
69°F
Avg low
18°C
64°F
Rainfall
20 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
81%
relative
Sky
23%
cloud · mostly sunny
Cape Town weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C / 71°F | 19°C / 65°F | 14 mm | 79% | 19% |
| February | 22°C / 71°F | 19°C / 65°F | 9 mm | 79% | 18% |
| March | 21°C / 69°F | 18°C / 64°F | 20 mm | 81% | 23% |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 16°C / 61°F | 34 mm | 79% | 25% |
| May | 18°C / 65°F | 15°C / 59°F | 45 mm | 81% | 35% |
| June | 16°C / 62°F | 14°C / 57°F | 121 mm | 79% | 37% |
| July | 16°C / 60°F | 13°C / 56°F | 91 mm | 80% | 31% |
| August | 16°C / 60°F | 13°C / 55°F | 81 mm | 80% | 35% |
| September | 16°C / 62°F | 14°C / 56°F | 41 mm | 79% | 34% |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 15°C / 58°F | 29 mm | 80% | 28% |
| November | 19°C / 66°F | 16°C / 60°F | 27 mm | 78% | 27% |
| December | 21°C / 69°F | 17°C / 63°F | 11 mm | 78% | 22% |
What to pack for March
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- Sunglasses
Is March a good time to visit Cape Town?
Our Cape Town guide recommends: November to March, the Southern Hemisphere summer — outside this window, winter (June–August) brings more rain and wind.
Book the Table Mountain cableway or a hike for early in your trip if possible — it closes in high wind, so a flexible schedule helps.
Best time to visit Cape Town →Other South Africa cities in March
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Cape Town in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Cape Town?
Yes. March is one of the best months for Cape Town, with highs around 21°C and about 20 mm of rain.
How warm is Cape Town in March?
Average highs are about 21°C (69°F) and average lows about 18°C (64°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in March?
Cape Town typically gets around 20 mm of rain in March — fairly dry.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
November to March, the Southern Hemisphere summer — outside this window, winter (June–August) brings more rain and wind.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Cape Town (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.