Cape Town vs Buenos Aires

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cape Town edges ahead as the better destination in March. Cape Town offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 3 rain days, while Buenos Aires sees 4 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.

Cape Town sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. Buenos Aires is also comfortable at 16°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cape Town is the stronger choice in March. Cape Town receives 7 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cape Town reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Buenos Aires averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. There is a notable 9°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Southern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Cape Town receives approximately 12 mm of rainfall across 3 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Buenos Aires sees 50 mm over 4 rain days. That makes Cape Town the drier option by 1 rain day and 38 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Cape Town averages 70% while Buenos Aires sits at 65%. Cape Town will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.