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March · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 59/100

Windhoek in March

Fair · 59/100
High / low27° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation56 mm14 wet days
Cloud cover19%monthly average
22.56° S, 17.08° EElevation 1,700 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goWindhoek · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59March
Best timeJun–Aug
March: high / low27° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Windhoek averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 15° — warm weather by day. Expect around 56 mm of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 19%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April is cooler again by about 1.8°.

March scores 59/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Windhoek. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:54 and sets at 19:09 local time, giving 12 h 15 min of daylight. Days shorten by 39 minutes over the month.

Why 59/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%81%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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
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
Walvis Bay
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Walvis Bay

Erongo Region
21°Mar high
5wet days
88score
Walvis Bay
Swakopmund
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4

Swakopmund

Erongo Region
25°Mar high
5wet days
88score
Swakopmund
·Questions

Windhoek in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Windhoek?

March scores 59/100 for Windhoek, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 27°C with 14 wet days.

How warm is Windhoek in March?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 15°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Windhoek in March?

Windhoek receives about 56 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 14 days.