Planning a trip to Port Elizabeth in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +81°F and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 13 rainy days and 47 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+48°F
Min.
+111°F
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Port Elizabeth has good weather in March.
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Average temperature in Port Elizabeth in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Port Elizabeth for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +52°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +81°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +75°F.
Is Port Elizabeth warm or cold in March?
Port Elizabeth is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +84°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +64°F to +63°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Port Elizabeth:
Climate in Port Elizabeth in March
Port Elizabeth weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+81°F
+77°F
Min. temperature
+46°F
+48°F
+43°F
Max. temperature
+109°F
+111°F
+106°F
Rainfall
42 mm
47 mm
41 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
74%
75%
75%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
7
8
7
Cloudy days
7
10
11
Rainy days
14
13
12
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as good as in February.It’s getting colder in March. From +84°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +81°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 42 mm to 47 mm.Humidity rises from 74% to 75%.Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 7 to 8.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Port Elizabeth in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Port Elizabeth is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Port Elizabeth based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 38 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
March is one of the rainiest months in Port Elizabeth, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Port Elizabeth wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 53 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 25 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Port Elizabeth?
This is the weather in Port Elizabeth in March 2024:
1 March
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+82°F
2 March
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+86°F
3 March
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+91°F
4 March
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+87°F
5 March
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+83°F
6 March
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+73°F
7 March
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+73°F
8 March
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+80°F
9 March
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+84°F
10 March
☀️
+87°F
11 March
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+78°F
12 March
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+74°F
13 March
☀️
+86°F
14 March
☁️
+80°F
15 March
🌧️
+77°F
16 March
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+76°F
17 March
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+90°F
18 March
☁️
+77°F
19 March
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+82°F
20 March
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+87°F
21 March
☀️
+77°F
22 March
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+80°F
23 March
🌧️
+74°F
24 March
☁️
+82°F
25 March
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+75°F
26 March
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+69°F
27 March
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+74°F
28 March
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+90°F
29 March
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+70°F
30 March
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+74°F
31 March
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+76°F
In March 2024 Port Elizabeth had 14 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Port Elizabeth climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Port Elizabeth in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2012 (+74°F) and the highest in 2016 (+78°F). The driest year was 2019 with only 287 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 708 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Port Elizabeth in March:
Is March a good time to visit Port Elizabeth?
March is a really good time to go to Port Elizabeth. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Port Elizabeth.
Can you sunbathe in Port Elizabeth in March?
March is warm in Port Elizabeth. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Port Elizabeth rainy in March?
Port Elizabeth is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Port Elizabeth in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Port Elizabeth 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.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Port Elizabeth, 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.
