Aberdare National Park Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Aberdare National Park, Kenya in March.

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Maasai Mara National Reserve Nyeri Mweiga Talek

Thinking about venturing to Aberdare National Park, Kenya this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Aberdare National Park in March

Aberdare National Park, Kenya is a region in Kenya. March in Aberdare National Park generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Nyeri at 24°C (75°F) and very warm in Maasai Mara National Reserve at 30°C (86°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Maasai Mara National Reserve and 12°C (54°F) in Nyeri.

For specific regional insights in Aberdare National Park, Kenya, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Talek with an average of 102 mm (4 in) to high rainfall in Nyeri with 133 mm (5.2 in).

Explore Aberdare National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Aberdare National Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on Maasai Mara National Reserve)

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May28°C (82°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Aberdare National Park in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Aberdare National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Aberdare National Park

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Aberdare National Park, Kenya?

Temperature range in Aberdare National Park (March)

Precipitation variation in Aberdare National Park (March)

Nyeri

In March Nyeri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
21 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
mixed
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Mweiga

In March Mweiga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
21 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
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Maasai Mara National Reserve

In March Maasai Mara National Reserve generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
102 mm (4 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
18 days
23 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
very good
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Talek

In March Talek generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
102 mm (4 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
22 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
very good
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In our records: Kenya March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Kenya in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest March day in Kenya reached 41°C (106°F) in Garissa on March 20, 2016.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Aberdare National Park in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Maasai Mara National Reserve 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Nyeri 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Mweiga 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Talek 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 102 mm (4 in)

Aberdare National Park weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Aberdare National Park, Kenya in March?

March in Aberdare National Park, Kenya brings very good weather. In Nyeri, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Aberdare National Park, Kenya in March?

Average temperatures in Aberdare National Park, Kenya during March range from a nighttime low near 12°C (54°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Nyeri.

Does Aberdare National Park, Kenya get a lot of rain in March?

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Aberdare National Park, Kenya. Average rainfall in Nyeri sits around 133 mm (5.2 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Aberdare National Park, Kenya?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Nyeri, March might be a good time to visit Aberdare National Park, Kenya.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, June, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Nyeri. In contrast, April and November tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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