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March · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 88/100

Walvis Bay in March

Excellent · 88/100Beach 42/100
High / low21° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation2 mm5 wet days
Sea18°surface temperature
22.96° S, 14.51° EElevation 6 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goWalvis Bay · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec88March
Best timeMay–Jul
March: high / low21° / 16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Walvis Bay averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 16° — mild weather by day. Expect around 2 mm of precipitation spread over about 5 wet days, with average cloud cover near 18%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April brings little change. The sea averages 18°, bracing but swimmable.

March scores 88/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Walvis Bay. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and July instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:04 and sets at 19:19 local time, giving 12 h 15 min of daylight. Days shorten by 40 minutes over the month.

Why 88/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%62%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 42/100 (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 Walvis Bay this month

Swakopmund
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Swakopmund

Erongo Region · 31 km N
25°Mar high
5wet days
88score
Swakopmund
ivTop of the table

Namibia's best in March

Where to go in March
Oranjemund
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Oranjemund

Karas Region
20°Mar high
1wet day
97score
Oranjemund
Lüderitz
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2

Lüderitz

Karas Region
24°Mar high
2wet days
96score
Lüderitz
Swakopmund
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3

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

Walvis Bay in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Walvis Bay?

March scores 88/100 for Walvis Bay, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 5 wet days.

How warm is Walvis Bay in March?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 16°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Walvis Bay in March?

Walvis Bay receives about 2 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 5 days.

Can you swim in Walvis Bay in March?

The sea averages 18°C in March, cold for most swimmers.