South Africa · 1991–2020 normal

East London in
March.

Typical March weather in East London: 21°C by day, 13.7°C at night, 217 mm of rain over 14.7 wet days. These are measured 1991–2020 station normals, not a forecast.

Typical high21°C
Typical low13.7°C
Rain217 mm
Wet days14.7

In the year-round weather comparison, March scores 52 out of 100 (February leads the year at 69). Daylight is calculated as 12 h 23 from latitude -33.02°. Open-water sea temperature is 24.7°C (13 km from the place centre).

March at a glance

What is East London like in March?

Plain answers from the measured climate record—not a forecast or a promise about a particular trip.

Is East London hot in March?

Days are typically mild at 21°C, while nights average 13.7°C.

Does it rain much?

The measured monthly average is 217 mm across about 15 wet days.

How much daylight is there?

There are about 12 h 23 between sunrise and sunset at mid-month, calculated from the place latitude.

Is March a good time to visit?

March ranks 4 of 12 in our weather comparison; February ranks first.

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Warm sea in March

The nearest open-water NOAA OISST 1991–2020 cell averages 24.7°C in March. A sheltered bay can run warmer than that open-water cell.

The evidence behind this page

One month,
from the same station.

Place identity
GeoNames 1006984
NOAA station
SF000068858 · EAST LONDON
Station distance
7.6 km from the place centre
Coverage
Strong coverage · 30 usable years
Important limit
Historical climate is not a forecast. Nearby stations can miss mountains, coasts, and local microclimates.

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