Weather in Pietermaritzburg in March
In an average March, Pietermaritzburg sees a daily high around 26°C and a low around 16°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 26°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 20°C to 32°C |
| Average low | 16°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 19°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
March records
The most extreme March on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total March accumulation.
High
Highest
37°C
1992-03-11
Lowest
14°C
1996-03-04
Low
Highest
21°C
2025-03-06
Lowest
9°C
1986-03-25
Feels-like
Highest
56°C
2011-03-12
Lowest
5°C
1986-03-25
Humidity
Highest
20.8 g/m³
2025-03-06
Lowest
6.4 g/m³
2007-03-18
Wind
Highest
28 km/h
1988-03-06
Lowest
6 km/h
1987-03-30
Gust
Highest
68 km/h
2007-03-18
Lowest
17 km/h
2025-03-27
Precip
Wettest
210 mm
1987
Driest
48 mm
2020
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