The weather in March in Johannesburg

It's pleasantly warm in March in Johannesburg with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 8°C.

Looking for great weather? March is a good time to be in Johannesburg. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Johannesburg, California. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2022, Johannesburg reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 15°C.

Rainfall amount

In March, there is an average of 19 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in March for Johannesburg

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Johannesburg. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Johannesburg New York
Average temperature 21°C 11°C
Max. temperature 24°C 14°C
Min. temperature 3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 19 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 4 days 10 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Johannesburg with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 22°C, with nights around 7°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Johannesburg is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in Johannesburg, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Johannesburg

Temperature in March in Johannesburg over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Johannesburg, California. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in Johannesburg

Total precipitation in March in Johannesburg over the years

Daily UV index in March in Johannesburg

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Johannesburg, 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.

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Average weather in Johannesburg by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Johannesburg. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.