Temperatures in March
It's hot in March in Turkana with an average temperature of 37°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 35°C to a high of 38°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Turkana 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 Turkana with hot temperatures, averaging around 38°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature drops to around 37°C, with nights close to 26°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Turkana will be around 37°C, with nights close to 26°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 30 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The precipitation chance averages 18% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Turkana. 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.
Turkana in March |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
37°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
38°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
35°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
30 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 9 days | |
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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.
Is March a good time to visit Turkana?
March isn’t a good time to be in Turkana. The average temperature of 37°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a pleasant stay.
Temperature records for Turkana in March
With 52°C, Turkana hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 30°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Turkana
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Turkana, 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 Turkana
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Turkana, 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 5 days of rain in Turkana.
Daily UV Index in March in Turkana
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Turkana, 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 Turkana Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Turkana, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Turkana Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Turkana, 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 Turkana
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Average Weather in Turkana by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Turkana. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
