Cape Town · March
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 75°F, dipping to 61°F at night. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
75° / 61°F
Humidity
75%
Rain days
8/mo
Wind
15 mph
What March feels like in Cape Town
Sunrise
06:46
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:03
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Cape Town in March
The kit for March in Cape Town: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
-4° avg high
+3 rain days
Cape Town in February →
March
75°F avg high
8 rain days
Best: morning
vs April
+3° avg high
+1 rain days
Cape Town in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Cape Town in March?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Cape Town in March?+
Average high 75°F, average low 61°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Cape Town?+
Compared to February (avg high 79°F), March is cooler. Compared to April (avg high 72°F), March is warmer.
Does it rain often in Cape Town in March?+
Expect about 8 measurable rain days in March, on average.