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Durban in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Durban in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Durban in March 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Durban in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +79°F and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 99 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+61°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
99 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Durban has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Durban in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Durban for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +66°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +75°F.

Is Durban warm or cold in March?

Durban is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +73°F to +72°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

March is one of the warmest months in Durban, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Durban in March

Durban weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+81°F+79°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+63°F+61°F+52°F
Max. temperature
+99°F+90°F+91°F
Rainfall
100 mm99 mm80 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
81%81%80%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
469
Cloudy days
787
Rainy days
171713
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting colder in March. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +79°F. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 100 mm to 99 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 4 to 6.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Durban in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Durban is gradually decreasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Durban based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 55%, leading to total precipitation of around 67 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Durban wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 102 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Durban?

This is the weather in Durban in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+82°F
2 March
☀️
+79°F
3 March
☁️
+79°F
4 March
☁️
+80°F
5 March
☀️
+82°F
6 March
🌧️
+82°F
7 March
☁️
+78°F
8 March
☀️
+82°F
9 March
☁️
+81°F
10 March
☁️
+82°F
11 March
☀️
+87°F
12 March
🌧️
+76°F
13 March
☀️
+80°F
14 March
☀️
+81°F
15 March
☁️
+81°F
16 March
🌧️
+80°F
17 March
☁️
+78°F
18 March
☁️
+82°F
19 March
☁️
+82°F
20 March
☁️
+84°F
21 March
☁️
+84°F
22 March
☁️
+80°F
23 March
🌧️
+81°F
24 March
☁️
+80°F
25 March
☀️
+83°F
26 March
🌧️
+77°F
27 March
☁️
+72°F
28 March
☀️
+76°F
29 March
☁️
+75°F
30 March
☁️
+72°F
31 March
☁️
+75°F
In March 2023 Durban had 8 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Durban climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Durban in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+73°F) and the highest in 2019 (+78°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 475 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1769 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Durban in March:

Is March a good time to visit Durban?

It’s always a good time to visit Durban, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Durban in March?

March is warm in Durban. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Durban rainy in March?

Durban is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Durban in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Durban in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in South Africa

Check out the weather for other cities in South Africa.

Monthly weather in Durban

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Durban, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.