March weather forecast
Nairobi, Kenya

A small lake in Uhuru Park within the city of Nairobi, Kenya
A small lake in Uhuru Park within the city of Nairobi, Kenya

March

Weather in March

March signals the transition from the dry season to the long rain season in Nairobi. Compared to February's temperate weather, this month witnesses a slight decrease in temperature and an increase in rainfall. The number of rainfall days escalates to 19.3 days per month, and there is a significant rise in rainfall, accumulating to an average of 56mm (2.2"). Moving into this wetter season, city landscapes transform with the fresh rains, presenting a different facet of Nairobi's charm. These changes lay the groundwork for the coming months of the rainy season.

Temperature

The shift into March finds Nairobi at an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.8°C (80.2°F), closely comparable to February's conditions. Nairobi throughout March, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Nairobi, Kenya, is 67%.

Rainfall

In Nairobi, in March, during 19.3 rainfall days, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 241.5 rainfall days, and 676mm (26.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March in Nairobi, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:39 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.3h.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Nairobi. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 in March translates into these instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Nairobi?
In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 26.8°C (80.2°F) and 15.3°C (59.5°F) respectively. In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Nairobi?
The average relative humidity in March in Nairobi, Kenya, is 67%.
How many days does it rain in March in Nairobi?
In Nairobi, Kenya, in March, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in March in Nairobi?
The average day length in March in Nairobi is 12h and 7min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Nairobi?
On the first day of March in Nairobi, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:39 EAT.
How long on average sun shines in March in Nairobi?
The average sunshine duration in March is 9.3h.
When is the lowest UV index in Nairobi?
The months with the lowest UV index in Nairobi are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in March in Nairobi?
In Nairobi, Kenya, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March - Nairobi, Kenya
Average temperature in March
Nairobi, Kenya
  • Average high temperature in March: 26.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 15.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.7°C).

Average pressure in March - Nairobi, Kenya
Average pressure in March
Nairobi, Kenya
  • Average pressure in March: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Nairobi, Kenya
Average wind speed in March
Nairobi, Kenya
  • Average wind speed in March: 11km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in March - Nairobi, Kenya
Average humidity in March
Nairobi, Kenya
  • Average humidity in March: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in March - Nairobi, Kenya
Average rainfall in March
Nairobi, Kenya
  • Average rainfall in March: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (125mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (28mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Nairobi, Kenya
Average rainfall days in March
Nairobi, Kenya
  • Average rainfall days in March: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.3 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Nairobi, Kenya
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Nairobi, Kenya
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March - Nairobi, Kenya
Average sunshine days in March
Nairobi, Kenya
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.9 days).

Average UV index in March - Nairobi, Kenya
Average UV index in March
Nairobi, Kenya
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The month with the highest UV index is September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March - Nairobi, Kenya
Average cloud cover in March
Nairobi, Kenya
  • Average cloud cover in March: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March - Nairobi, Kenya
Average visibility in March
Nairobi, Kenya
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (7km).

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