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Mossel Bay weather in March

With highs near 28°C (82°F) and lows around 16°C (60°F), March feels hot in Mossel Bay. Rainfall averages about 40 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than February and 3°C warmer than April.

What stands out in March

  • March brings early autumn to Mossel Bay — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
  • Just 40 km apart, but Mossel Bay runs about 3°C warmer than George this month.
  • Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 12°C, so pack a layer.

Avg high

28°C

82°F

Avg low

16°C

60°F

Rainfall

40 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

69%

relative

Sky

47%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

Mossel Bay weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Mossel Bay
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January29°C / 85°F17°C / 63°F40 mm65%47%
February29°C / 85°F17°C / 62°F31 mm67%43%
March28°C / 82°F16°C / 60°F40 mm69%47%
April25°C / 77°F13°C / 55°F29 mm67%44%
May23°C / 73°F11°C / 52°F27 mm68%49%
June19°C / 67°F8°C / 47°F42 mm68%46%
July19°C / 66°F8°C / 46°F40 mm70%44%
August20°C / 67°F8°C / 47°F42 mm70%46%
September22°C / 71°F10°C / 49°F33 mm69%48%
October24°C / 75°F12°C / 54°F40 mm67%51%
November25°C / 78°F13°C / 56°F44 mm65%49%
December28°C / 83°F16°C / 60°F17 mm64%46%

What to pack for March

  • Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
  • A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
  • A small travel umbrella, just in case
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is March a good time to visit Mossel Bay?

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Mossel Bay in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Mossel Bay?

March is a reasonable time for Mossel Bay: highs around 28°C and about 40 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Mossel Bay in March?

Average highs are about 28°C (82°F) and average lows about 16°C (60°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Mossel Bay in March?

Mossel Bay typically gets around 40 mm of rain in March — fairly dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Mossel Bay (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.