Eastern Region Weather in March

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

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Machakos Kitui

Planning a getaway to Eastern Region, Kenya this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Eastern Region in March

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Machakos at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Kitui at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Kitui and 17°C (63°F) in Machakos.

For specific regional insights in Eastern Region, Kenya, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 99 mm (3.9 in) in Machakos.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Machakos enjoys approximately 267 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Eastern Region in March

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

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 Eastern Region

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

Temperature range in Eastern Region (March)

Precipitation variation in Eastern Region (March)

Machakos

In March Machakos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°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)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
267 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
11 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Machakos →

Kitui

In March Kitui generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
101 mm (4 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kitui →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Eastern Region, 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 Eastern Region in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Machakos 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Kitui 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 101 mm (4 in)

Eastern Region weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eastern Region, Kenya in March?

Expect perfect weather across Eastern Region, Kenya in March. The popular destination of Machakos averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Eastern Region, Kenya in March?

Average temperatures in Eastern Region, Kenya during March range from a nighttime low near 17°C (63°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Machakos.

Does Eastern Region, Kenya get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Eastern Region, Kenya during March, with Machakos averaging close to 99 mm (3.9 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Eastern Region, Kenya?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Eastern Region, Kenya with overall perfect weather in Machakos.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Machakos.

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