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March · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 36/100

Benguela in March

Mixed · 36/100Beach 68/100
High / low30° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation109 mm19 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
12.58° S, 13.40° EElevation 30 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goBenguela · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec36March
Best timeJun–Aug
March: high / low30° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Benguela averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 109 mm of precipitation spread over about 19 wet days, with average cloud cover near 57%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

March scores 36/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Benguela. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:11 and sets at 18:22 local time, giving 12 h 11 min of daylight. Days shorten by 21 minutes over the month.

Why 36/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%53%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%55%

Beach score this month: 68/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

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iiiNearby in March

Around Benguela this month

Catumbela
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Catumbela

Benguela · 23 km NE
29°Mar high
18wet days
36score
Catumbela
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Navegantes

Benguela · 1.9 km SW
30°Mar high
19wet days
36score
Navegantes
Lobito
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Lobito

Benguela · 28 km NE
29°Mar high
18wet days
40score
Lobito
ivTop of the table

Angola's best in March

Where to go in March
Tômbua
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1

Tômbua

Namibe
27°Mar high
11wet days
62score
Tômbua
Chibia
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2

Chibia

Huíla
25°Mar high
21wet days
56score
Chibia
Lubango
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Lubango

Huíla
23°Mar high
20wet days
55score
Lubango
Chipindo
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Chipindo

Huíla
25°Mar high
22wet days
55score
Chipindo
·Questions

Benguela in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Benguela?

March scores 36/100 for Benguela, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 30°C with 19 wet days.

How warm is Benguela in March?

Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 25°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Benguela in March?

Benguela receives about 109 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 19 days.

Can you swim in Benguela in March?

The sea averages 28°C in March, warm enough for most swimmers.