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Makaleng Weather in March

Makaleng in March

The short of it: Makaleng in March averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 16° · rain 52 mm · daylight 12 h 16 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Makaleng an average March high of 29°, a low of 16° and some 52 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 16 min in mid-March, 33 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Makaleng runs about middling and about as wet in March. Sebina, 6 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Makaleng, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
1° colder, 54 mm less rain
Versus April
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 16 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SebinaNorth-East6 km WSW29°16°50 mm
MathambgwaneCentral22 km SSE30°17°49 mm
MathangwaneCentral23 km SSE30°17°49 mm
KalakamateNorth-East23 km N28°16°59 mm
MasungaNorth-East27 km NE28°15°63 mm
ChadibeCentral31 km SSE30°17°49 mm
BorolongCentral34 km SSE30°17°48 mm
TutumeCentral42 km NW30°16°54 mm

The Almanac · Makaleng Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Makaleng by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°18°104 mm8 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦
February30°18°106 mm8 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦
March29°16°52 mm9 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
April28°13°19 mm9 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°9°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°6°3.0 mm8 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°6°1.0 mm9 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°9°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
September31°13°5.0 mm12 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
October33°17°13 mm12 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
November32°18°74 mm10 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦
December31°18°100 mm9 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Makaleng in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Makaleng in March?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Makaleng?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Makaleng in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 16 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 53 min in June to 13 h 23 min in December.

Does it snow in Makaleng in March?

Hardly — March nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Makaleng in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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