Kenya weather in March

Are you planning a trip to Kenya in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Kenya in March?

The weather in Kenya in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Nyeri at 24°C to very warm in Mandera at 38°C. At night it cools down to 27°C in Mandera and 12°C in Nyeri.

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Mandera with an average of 18 mm to heavy rainfall in Mbita with 195 mm. Meanwhile, Nairobi enjoys approximately 267 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Kenya for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Kenya climate page.

Where to go in Kenya in March

Find the average weather conditions in March for the most popular destinations in Kenya on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Kenya

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Kenya?

Average weather in Nairobi

In March Nairobi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Nairobi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
16°C 
266 hours 
33 mm 
7 days 
28°C 
17°C 
267 hours 
68 mm 
12 days 
April   >> April
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27°C 
17°C 
204 hours 
136 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Nairobi

Average weather in Diani Beach

In March Diani Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Diani Beach
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
32°C 
26°C 
254 hours 
22 mm 
4 days 
32°C 
26°C 
272 hours 
72 mm 
8 days 
April   >> April
>>  
31°C 
25°C 
224 hours 
189 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Diani Beach

Average weather in Malindi

In March Malindi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Malindi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
25°C 
12 mm 
3 days 
31°C 
26°C 
48 mm 
7 days 
April   >> April
>>  
31°C 
26°C 
147 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Malindi

Average weather in Watamu

In March Watamu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Watamu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
25°C 
14 mm 
3 days 
31°C 
26°C 
51 mm 
7 days 
April   >> April
>>  
31°C 
26°C 
146 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Watamu

Average weather in Mombasa

In March Mombasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Mombasa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
33°C 
25°C 
254 hours 
23 mm 
3 days 
33°C 
26°C 
272 hours 
68 mm 
7 days 
April   >> April
>>  
31°C 
25°C 
224 hours 
146 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Mombasa

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Is March the best time to visit Kenya?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Kenya. Typically, the climate in Nairobi is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Kenya is in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December with generally perfect weather in Nairobi.

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