Weather in March in Kenya
Are you planning a trip a 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 hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Nyeri at 24°C to very hot in Mandera at 38°C. At night it cools down to 27°C in Mandera and 12°C in Nyeri.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Kenya?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kenya.
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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