Temperatures in March
It's warm in March in Port Elizabeth with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 19°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth with hot temperatures, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights close to 19°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 drops to around 26°C, with nights close to 18°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 Port Elizabeth will be around 26°C, with nights close to 16°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Port Elizabeth is 25°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 45 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 20% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Port Elizabeth. 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.
Port Elizabeth in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
25°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
28°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
45 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 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 Port Elizabeth?
Want nice weather? Then March is a great time to be in Port Elizabeth. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Port Elizabeth in March
With 40°C, Port Elizabeth hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 10°C to a high of 22°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Port Elizabeth
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Port Elizabeth, 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 Port Elizabeth
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Port Elizabeth, 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 6 days of rain in Port Elizabeth.
Daily UV Index in March in Port Elizabeth
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Port Elizabeth, 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 Port Elizabeth Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Port Elizabeth, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Port Elizabeth Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Port Elizabeth, 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 Port Elizabeth
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Average Weather in Port Elizabeth by Month
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