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Weather in March in Coast Region

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

What is the weather like in Coast Region in March?

Coast Region is a region in Kenya. March in Coast Region generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very warm in Bura at 31°C to very hot in Koito at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Koito and 20°C in Bura. In Coast Region, March typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Koito with an average of 42 mm to high rainfall in Bura with 119 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Diani Beach usually sees around 272 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

Where to go in Coast Region in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Coast Region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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

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

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 
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31°C 
25°C 
224 hours 
189 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Diani Beach

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 
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31°C 
26°C 
147 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Malindi

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 
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31°C 
26°C 
146 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Watamu

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 
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31°C 
25°C 
224 hours 
146 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Mombasa

Mtwapa

In March Mtwapa 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.

Mtwapa
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 
19 mm 
3 days 
32°C 
26°C 
272 hours 
63 mm 
7 days 
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31°C 
26°C 
224 hours 
151 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Mtwapa

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Coast Region, in Kenya.

Is March the best time to visit Coast Region?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Diani Beach, March might be a good time to visit Coast Region. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Coast Region is in January, February, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Diani Beach. On the other hand, the months of April and May tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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