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Cape Town in March
Cape Town edges cooler than February, with highs of 70°F (21°C), lows of 64°F (18°C) and about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain.
It scores 93/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 64°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 0.7 in (17 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 26%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 93/100 · Great
What March feels like
Warm afternoons near 70°F (21°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Lows average 64°F (18°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.7 in (17 mm) for the whole month.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 26%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 11 mph (5.0 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and October – January).
- Last warm month for a while: April highs fall to 67°F.
- Comfort holds steady from February (93 → 93/100).
- March sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clothes70°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Windproof shellaverage wind 11 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Cape Town in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Rotating cable car to the flat summit, with trails and views over the city, Robben Island and the Twelve Apostles.
Why now March scores 93/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Neighbourgoods Market
Saturday food and design market inside the Old Biscuit Mill, with local producers and street food.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 0.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Kloof Street House
Victorian house turned restaurant with a garden terrace and a menu of steaks, seafood and cocktails.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Truth Coffee Roasting
Steampunk-styled roastery and cafe in the city center, serving house-roasted single origins.
Robben Island Museum
Ferry to the island prison where Nelson Mandela was held, with tours led by former political prisoners.
Nearby in March
- Stellenbosch & Franschhoek in March~25 mi · highs 78°F, 1.0 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Knysna & Plettenberg Bay in March~265 mi · highs 80°F, 2.2 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Cape Town in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Cape Town?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 93/100 against a best of 99 in April & May and October – January. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain. March is inside the Oct – Apr window our Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route recommends.
How hot is Cape Town in March?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 64°F (18°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in March?
Not much: about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 19.3 in (489 mm).
What should I pack for Cape Town in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (70°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), windproof shell (average wind 11 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in March
- Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route Oct – Apr
Planning Cape Town in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.