The weather in March in Kisumu

It's hot in March in Kisumu with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 18°C.

Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Kisumu. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Kisumu, Kenya. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 37°C in 2015, Kisumu reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Rainfall amount

In March, there is an average of 158 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in March for Kisumu

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kisumu. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Kisumu New York
Average temperature 31°C 11°C
Max. temperature 32°C 14°C
Min. temperature 15°C -5°C
Total precipitation 158 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 19 days 10 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Kisumu with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 17°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 17°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Kisumu is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in Kisumu, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Kisumu

Temperature in March in Kisumu over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Kisumu, Kenya. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in Kisumu

Total precipitation in March in Kisumu over the years

Daily UV index in March in Kisumu

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Kisumu, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Kisumu by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kisumu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.