Temperatures in March
It's warm in March in Durban with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Durban in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Durban with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 29°C, with nights close to 21°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Durban will be around 28°C, with nights close to 20°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Durban is 28°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 101 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 30% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Durban. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Durban in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
28°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
26°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
101 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Durban?
After some sun? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Durban. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Durban in March
With 33°C, Durban hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 13°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Durban
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Durban, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Durban
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Durban, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Durban.
Daily UV Index in March in Durban
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Durban, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Durban Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Durban, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Durban Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Durban, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for Durban
Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Durban. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Durban by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Durban. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
