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When to go · March

South Africa in March

Excellent time to go

Wine harvest is underway in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek; book winery tours ahead.

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Daytime high

26°C

79°F

Overnight low

14°C

57°F

Rainfall

20 mm

dry

Crowd levels

medium

manageable

Prices

medium

shoulder

What to expect in South Africa in March

March brings warm weather to South Africa, with daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and overnight lows near 14°C (57°F). Skies are typically practically rain-free, with about 20 mm of rainfall on average. Wine harvest is underway in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek; book winery tours ahead..

Crowds are manageable in March — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs December–January (domestic), June–September (safari), for context.

What’s happening in March

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Cape Town International Jazz Festival · MarAfrica's largest jazz gathering fills the CTICC with over 40 international and local acts across five stages, drawing 35,000 attendees for two nights of performances and a free community concert.

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