Mount Elgon National Park Weather in March

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

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Endebess Kitale

Planning a journey to Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Mount Elgon National Park in March

Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya is a region in Kenya. March in Mount Elgon National Park generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Endebess.

To explore the conditions in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kitale with an average of 99 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Endebess with 141 mm (5.6 in).

Explore Mount Elgon National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mount Elgon National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Endebess)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March26°C (79°F) April24°C (75°F) May23°C (73°F) This monthJune22°C (72°F) July21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September22°C (72°F) October23°C (73°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mount Elgon National Park in March

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

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

Temperature range in Mount Elgon National Park (March)

Precipitation variation in Mount Elgon National Park (March)

Endebess

In March Endebess generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
247 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
19 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
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Kitale

In March Kitale 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
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
261 hours
269 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
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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 Mount Elgon National Park in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Endebess 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Kitale 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)

Mount Elgon National Park weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya generally has pleasant weather conditions. Endebess sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

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

In Endebess, the average daytime high in March is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

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

Endebess typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 141 mm (5.6 in) on average across Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya.

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Endebess, March might be a good time to visit Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and December offering mostly perfect weather in Endebess. The weather in May, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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