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Weather in Pietermaritzburg for March 2026

Your guide to Pietermaritzburg weather in March - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, March 2026 in Pietermaritzburg is slightly cooler than the historical average by -0.9 °C.

  • The forecast for the next days in Pietermaritzburg predicts temperatures to be around 28 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Pietermaritzburg at the beginning of March is 28.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 22.7 °C by the end of March.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Pietermaritzburg experiences heavy rainfall in March, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 115.1 mm.

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Average dry days
8
Dry days
Average rainy days
23
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
26°/15°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
14 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
81 %
Avg humidity

Pietermaritzburg Weather March

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February
April
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Sunny
30°
2
Light rain shower
24°
3
Patchy rain possible
27°
4
Moderate or heavy rain shower
31°
5
Sunny
33°
6
Light drizzle
25°
7
Patchy light drizzle
30°
8
Patchy rain possible
31°
9
Fog
28°
10
Mist
27°
11
Mist
26°
12
Overcast
29°
13
Light rain shower
27°
14
Moderate or heavy rain shower
23°
15
Mist
23°
16
Partly cloudy
28°
17
Sunny
30°
18
Moderate rain
33°
19
Patchy rain possible
29°
20
Sunny
36°
21
Patchy rain possible
30°
22
Sunny
33°
23
Patchy rain possible
35°
24
Moderate rain
27°
25
Patchy rain possible
19°
26
Patchy rain possible
27°
27
Cloudy
27°
28
Moderate rain
22°
29
Cloudy
14°
30
Light rain shower
23°
31
Fog
27°

Temperatures trend during March in Pietermaritzburg

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March weather in Pietermaritzburg day by day

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February April
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 30° /13° 3.8 mm 9
2 Mar. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 24° /13° 3.4 mm 6
3 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 27° /13° 2.6 mm 8
4 Mar. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 31° /14° 9 mm 9
5 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 33° /14° 2.1 mm 9
6 Mar. Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 25° /15° 0.3 mm 7
7 Mar. Patchy light drizzle
Patchy light drizzle
 30° /16° 3.1 mm 8
8 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 31° /16° 0.2 mm 8
9 Mar. Fog
Fog
 28° /13° 0.2 mm 8
10 Mar. Mist
Mist
 27° /13° 1.1 mm 8
11 Mar. Mist
Mist
 26° /14° 0.3 mm 8
12 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 29° /14° 0.7 mm 8
13 Mar. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 27° /14° 5.2 mm 8
14 Mar. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 23° /13° 14.5 mm 7
15 Mar. Mist
Mist
 23° /12° 2.2 mm 6
16 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 28° /14° 0.1 mm 2.4
17 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 30° /13° 0 mm 3.3
18 Mar. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 33° /12° 7.6 mm 6
19 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 29° /15° 0.3 mm 6
20 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 36° /15° 0 mm 7
21 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 30° /14° 2.9 mm 6
22 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 33° /13° 0 mm 7
23 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 35° /16° 0.2 mm 6
24 Mar. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 27° /17° 11.6 mm 6
25 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /18° 3.4 mm 5
26 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 27° /18° 1.2 mm 6
27 Mar. Cloudy
Cloudy
 27° /17° 0.1 mm 6
28 Mar. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 22° /13° 6 mm 5
29 Mar. Cloudy
Cloudy
 14° /13° 0 mm 4
30 Mar. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 23° /16° 8.5 mm 6
31 Mar. Fog
Fog
 27° /15° 1.1 mm 7
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Pietermaritzburg in March is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Pietermaritzburg forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Pietermaritzburg in March - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Pietermaritzburg during March?

During March, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 26° and lows near 15°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Pietermaritzburg during March?

Significant rainfall exceeding 115.1 mm is expected in Pietermaritzburg during March, occurring over more than 23 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Pietermaritzburg during March?

The average wind speed in Pietermaritzburg during March is 14 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

March rainfall patterns in Pietermaritzburg

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Pietermaritzburgs March weather 💧
Typically, Pietermaritzburg has 23 rainy days in March with a total of 115.1 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Pietermaritzburg during March

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of March ☀️

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