Temperatures in March
It's hot in March in Nairobi with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nairobi in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Nairobi with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature drops to around 32°C, with nights close to 16°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Nairobi will be around 31°C, with nights close to 17°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 107 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 37% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Nairobi. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Nairobi in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
107 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 9 days | |
February
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.
Is March a good time to visit Nairobi?
After some sun? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Nairobi. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Nairobi in March
With 37°C, Nairobi hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 22°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Nairobi
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Nairobi, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Nairobi
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Nairobi, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Nairobi.
Daily UV Index in March in Nairobi
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Nairobi, 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.
Temperature in March in Nairobi Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Nairobi, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Nairobi Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Nairobi, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for Nairobi
Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Nairobi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Nairobi by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nairobi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
