Central Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Central, Kenya in March.

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Eldoret Kikuyu Limuru Lake Nakuru National Park

Thinking about venturing to Central, 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 Central in March

Central, Kenya is a region in Kenya. March in Central generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Eldoret at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Meru National Park at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Meru National Park and 14°C (57°F) in Eldoret.

To explore the conditions in Central, Kenya in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Meru National Park with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Eldoret with 99 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in March. Eldoret typically receives 269 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Central in March

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

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 Central

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

Temperature range in Central (March)

Precipitation variation in Central (March)

Eldoret

In March Eldoret generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
261 hours
269 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
203 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Eldoret →

Kikuyu

In March Kikuyu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
267 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Kikuyu →

Limuru

In March Limuru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
267 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
21 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Limuru →

Lake Nakuru National Park

In March Lake Nakuru National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
223 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
21 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Lake Nakuru National Park →

Meru National Park

In March Meru National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
7 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Meru National Park →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Central, in Kenya.

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 Central in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Eldoret 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Kikuyu 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Limuru 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Lake Nakuru National Park 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Meru National Park 34°C (93°F) 23°C (73°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

Central weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central, Kenya in March?

In March, Central, Kenya generally has perfect weather conditions. Eldoret sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Central, Kenya in March?

Daytime temperatures in Eldoret peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in March, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

Does Central, Kenya get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Central, Kenya. Eldoret averages only about 99 mm (3.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Central, Kenya?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Central, Kenya. Typically, the climate in Eldoret is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Central, Kenya is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Eldoret. On the other hand, the months of July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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