Mombasa weather in March (Coast Region, Kenya)

Curious about the climate in Mombasa this March? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Mombasa includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 33°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 26°C. With its warmest temperatures, this month is ideal for summer activities. Pack light clothing and sun protection to enjoy the heat.

Precipitation

Mombasa in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 7 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 272 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mombasa climate page with graphs.

 

Mombasa, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Water Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 272 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kenya in March

Find out more about the weather in Kenya and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mombasa.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Kenya? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Kenya. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.