The weather in March in Kenya
It's hot in March in Kenya with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
March is a good month to be in Kenya for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much 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 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 36°C in 2019, Kenya reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 22°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In March, there is an average of 50 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in March for Kenya
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kenya. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| Kenya | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 33°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 34°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | 25°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 50 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 8 days | 10 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Kenya with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 26°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 34°C, with nights around 26°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Kenya is around 34°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 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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The climate in Kenya is based on weather data from Mombasa. Other places, like Masai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi or Lake Nakuru National Park, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Kenya to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Kenya
Temperature in March in Kenya over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in 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 Kenya
Total precipitation in March in Kenya over the years
Daily UV index in March in Kenya
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Kenya, 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.
Weather experiences in March in Kenya
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During the day we had mostly sunshine and it was pleasantly warm, but there was also some rain. It got wonderfully cold at night.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Kenya by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kenya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.