Nairobi weather in March
Nairobi in March averages 22°C (71°F), 75 mm of rain and 8.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Nairobi, March is the warmest, the fifth wettest and the third sunniest.
- Average temp
- 22°C (71°F)
15–28°C · 59–83°F
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 8.3 h
hours per day
What is Nairobi like in March?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Nairobi in March?
High-factor sun cream
With 8.3 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
Loose cotton or linen
Synthetics stop working once you are sweating through them all day.
A refillable water bottle
Daily highs this warm need roughly double the water a temperate day does.
A light rain jacket
About 75 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
The day swings about 13°C between its low and its high.
March compared with February and April
March in Nairobi is 0.6°C warmer than February and 37 mm wetter than it, which averages 21°C (70°F).
March in Nairobi is 0.8°C warmer than April and 51 mm drier than it, which averages 21°C (69°F).
Daylight in Nairobi in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 12 hours 7 minutes in Nairobi, rising about 06:38 and setting about 18:44 local time.
Where to stay in Nairobi
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Nairobi
What to read before you book.
Nairobi weather by month
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How March compares with the rest of the year
March is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C / 69°F | 61 mm |
| February | 21°C / 70°F | 39 mm |
| March | 22°C / 71°F | 75 mm |
| April | 21°C / 69°F | 126 mm |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 103 mm |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 27 mm |
| July | 18°C / 64°F | 11 mm |
| August | 18°C / 65°F | 18 mm |
| September | 20°C / 67°F | 19 mm |
| October | 21°C / 69°F | 48 mm |
| November | 20°C / 69°F | 128 mm |
| December | 20°C / 69°F | 86 mm |
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FAQs about Nairobi in March
March climate averages for Nairobi, 1991–2020.
Nairobi averages 22°C (71°F) in March, ranging from about 15°C (59°F) at night to 28°C (83°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 75 mm falls across March, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. March averages 22°C (71°F) against 21°C (69°F) in April — 0.8°C warmer.
March is 0.6°C warmer than February, and 37 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is June to October; March sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 8.3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what March is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 7 minutes of daylight in mid-March, against 12 hours 12 minutes in December and 12 hours 3 minutes in May.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 06:38 and sunset about 18:44 local time. Both shift across the month.
