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March · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 97/100

Oranjemund in March

Excellent · 97/100Beach 40/100
High / low20° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation3 mm1 wet days
Sea16°surface temperature
28.55° S, 16.43° EElevation 25 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goOranjemund · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec97March
Best timeOct–Dec
March: high / low20° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Oranjemund averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 15° — mild weather by day. Expect around 3 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 22%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April brings little change. The sea averages 16°, too cold for most swimmers.

March scores 97/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Oranjemund. For the most comfortable weather, consider October, November and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:55 and sets at 19:13 local time, giving 12 h 17 min of daylight. Days shorten by 51 minutes over the month.

Why 97/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%91%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 40/100 (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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iiiTop of the table

Namibia's best in March

Where to go in March
Lüderitz
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Lüderitz

Karas Region
24°Mar high
2wet days
96score
Lüderitz
Walvis Bay
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Walvis Bay

Erongo Region
21°Mar high
5wet days
88score
Walvis Bay
Swakopmund
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Swakopmund

Erongo Region
25°Mar high
5wet days
88score
Swakopmund
Windhoek
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4

Windhoek

Khomas Region
27°Mar high
14wet days
59score
Windhoek
·Questions

Oranjemund in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Oranjemund?

March scores 97/100 for Oranjemund, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 20°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Oranjemund in March?

Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 15°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Oranjemund in March?

Oranjemund receives about 3 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 1 days.

Can you swim in Oranjemund in March?

The sea averages 16°C in March, cold for most swimmers.