Mount Kenya National Park Weather in March

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

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Nanyuki Naro Moru

Are you planning a trip a to Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Mount Kenya National Park in March

Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya is a region in Kenya. March in Mount Kenya National Park generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Nanyuki. On average, March is the warmest month of the year in Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Nanyuki with an average of 115 mm (4.5 in) to high rainfall in Naro Moru with 134 mm (5.3 in).

Explore Mount Kenya National Park by month

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

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March25°C (77°F) April24°C (75°F) May23°C (73°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September23°C (73°F) October23°C (73°F) November22°C (72°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mount Kenya National Park in March

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

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

Temperature range in Mount Kenya National Park (March)

Precipitation variation in Mount Kenya National Park (March)

Nanyuki

In March Nanyuki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
288 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in Nanyuki →

Naro Moru

In March Naro Moru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
239 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
21 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
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 Kenya National Park in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nanyuki 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Naro Moru 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)

Mount Kenya National Park weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya in March. The popular destination of Nanyuki averages 25°C (77°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Nanyuki peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in March, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

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

Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya sees substantial rainfall in March. Nanyuki typically averages about 115 mm (4.5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya with overall pleasant weather in Nanyuki. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya is in January, February, June, July and September with generally perfect weather in Nanyuki. In contrast, April and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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