Lamu Town

Lamu Island Weather in March

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

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Lamu Town Shela Village

Thinking about venturing to Lamu Island, 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 Lamu Island in March

Lamu Island, Kenya is a region in Kenya. March in Lamu Island generally has very warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Lamu Town. In Lamu Island, Kenya, 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lamu Island, Kenya, check out the map below.

Precipitation

March is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 29 mm (1.1 in) in Lamu Town.

Explore Lamu Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lamu Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Lamu Town)

January31°C (88°F) February31°C (88°F) March32°C (90°F) April31°C (88°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) July28°C (82°F) This monthAugust28°C (82°F) September29°C (84°F) October30°C (86°F) November31°C (88°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lamu Island in March

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Lamu Island

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

Temperature range in Lamu Island (March)

Precipitation variation in Lamu Island (March)

Lamu Town

In March Lamu Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.4 mm (0.3 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
7 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
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Shela Village

In March Shela Village generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.9 mm (0.3 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
7 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Lamu Island, 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 Lamu Island in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lamu Town 32°C (90°F) 27°C (81°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Shela Village 32°C (90°F) 27°C (81°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)

Lamu Island weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lamu Island, Kenya in March?

In March, Lamu Island, Kenya generally has very good weather conditions. Lamu Town sees daytime temperatures near 32°C (90°F), with nights cooling to roughly 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in Lamu Island, Kenya in March?

Lamu Town averages a daytime maximum of 32°C (90°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 27°C (81°F).

Does Lamu Island, Kenya get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Lamu Island, Kenya during March, with Lamu Town averaging close to 29 mm (1.1 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Lamu Island, Kenya?

Given the typically excellent weather conditions in Lamu Town, March might be a good time to visit Lamu Island, Kenya. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Lamu Town. On the other hand, the month of May tends to have less favorable weather conditions.

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