Cape Town · South Africa
March
Late summer — still excellent conditions as the domestic crowds ease.
Best match
#8 of 12 months
There are better months for Cape Town — see the full ranking below.
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High
25.4°C
Low
14.7°C
Rain
20mm
Sun
9hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in Cape Town
Weather
Excellent
Value
Above average
Crowds
Above average
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in March
- ↑Summer conditions persist: 25°C, minimal rain, sea still warm for swimming
- ↑Prices drop noticeably as school holidays end — the best value for good weather
- ↑Two Oceans Marathon (late March): one of the world's great ultramarathons along the Cape Peninsula
What you sacrifice
- ↓Some autumn rain days beginning toward month end: the season is shifting
- ↓SE wind begins to ease but conditions still variable on Atlantic beaches
- ↓Grapes of the wine harvest are being picked — less atmospheric than the post-harvest autumn
How March compares to September (best month)
| Factor | March | September ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 8 | 7 |
| Value | 5 | 7 |
| Crowds | 5 | 7 |
March in other destinations
Lisbon (16.6°C)Barcelona (15.8°C)Tokyo (13.8°C)Bali (30.8°C)Santorini (14.6°C)Paris (11.5°C)New York (9.7°C)Marrakech (22.3°C)Amsterdam (9.2°C)Maldives (30.8°C)Rome (15°C)Bangkok (34.3°C)Istanbul (11.6°C)Vienna (10.3°C)Seoul (9.6°C)Dubrovnik (13.9°C)Rio de Janeiro (29.7°C)Kyoto (14.3°C)Phuket (33°C)Prague (10°C)Amalfi Coast (15°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Cape Town, not across destinations. Methodology →