Sun, sea & sand

Walvis Bay weather in March

Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

58

Holiday weather in March

Fair

Best time to visit: February

What is the weather like in Walvis Bay in March?

In March, Walvis Bay is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Walvis Bay.

March compared

How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.

FebruaryFebMarchMarAprilApr
Score615855
Day22°22°22°
Night17°16°16°
Sea18°18°16°
Sun10 h9 h9 h
Rain days211

More details for March

Daylight
12 h 16 min07:04 – 19:19
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
22 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Africa/Windhoek

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %47 %
  • Seaweight 25 %7 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in March

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat

Walvis Bay in March: quick answers

Is Walvis Bay hot in March?

Warm rather than hot: in March, daytime highs in Walvis Bay average 22 °C and nights cool to about 16 °C.

Can you swim in Walvis Bay in March?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in March the sea averages just 17.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

Does it rain much in Walvis Bay in March?

It hardly ever rains.

Walvis Bay month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences