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Nairobi in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Nairobi in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Nairobi in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Planning a trip to Nairobi in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +81°F and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 49 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • March is usually the hottest month of the year in Nairobi;

Average weather

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+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
23 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nairobi has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Nairobi in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nairobi for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +84°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +88°F during the day and a minimum of +57°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +79°F.

Is Nairobi warm or cold in March?

Nairobi is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +59°F to +61°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

March is the hottest month in Nairobi, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Nairobi in March

Nairobi weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+81°F+81°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+50°F+50°F+52°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+90°F+88°F
Rainfall
28 mm49 mm108 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
61%64%74%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
730
Cloudy days
182319
Rainy days
3511
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +81°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 28 mm to 49 mm. Humidity rises from 61% to 64%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in February to 3 in March.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Nairobi in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Nairobi is gradually increasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Nairobi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 8 mm, with a 13% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. Nairobi is amazing in March with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nairobi wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 108 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Nairobi?

This is the weather in Nairobi in March 2023:
1 March
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+81°F
2 March
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+81°F
3 March
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+85°F
4 March
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+84°F
5 March
☀️
+85°F
6 March
☀️
+84°F
7 March
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+84°F
8 March
☀️
+85°F
9 March
☁️
+84°F
10 March
☁️
+86°F
11 March
☁️
+85°F
12 March
☀️
+85°F
13 March
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+87°F
14 March
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+87°F
15 March
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+87°F
16 March
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+87°F
17 March
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+86°F
18 March
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+83°F
19 March
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+81°F
20 March
☀️
+85°F
21 March
☁️
+85°F
22 March
☁️
+84°F
23 March
☀️
+85°F
24 March
☁️
+83°F
25 March
☁️
+86°F
26 March
☁️
+82°F
27 March
☁️
+80°F
28 March
☁️
+80°F
29 March
☁️
+80°F
30 March
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+79°F
31 March
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+79°F
In March 2023 Nairobi had 12 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 56%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 15%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Nairobi climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Nairobi in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2018 (+77°F) and the highest in 2019 (+86°F). The driest year was 2019 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 183 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nairobi in March:

Is March a good time to visit Nairobi?

March is a really good time to go to Nairobi. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Nairobi.

Can you sunbathe in Nairobi in March?

March is warm in Nairobi. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Nairobi rainy in March?

Nairobi is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Nairobi in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nairobi in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Kenya

Check out the weather for other cities in Kenya.

Monthly weather in Nairobi

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nairobi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.