Nairobi weather in March (Kenya)

Planning a trip to Nairobi in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Nairobi, March is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Nairobi in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

With around 267 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a prime time to visit Nairobi. January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nairobi, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 267 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kenya in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Nairobi in March?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.