Weather in Nairobi in March

26.8°C Average high
|
15.2°C Average low
☀️ Excellent time to visit
🌧️103.6mmRainfall
☀️10.8hDaily sunshine
🌦️13Rainy days
9/10Visit rating

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In March, Nairobi sees average highs of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and lows of 15.2°C. Conditions are warm and fairly wet (13 rainy days on average), with roughly 10.8 hours of sunshine a day. Weather-wise, this is one of the most reliable months to travel. For the complete picture, see the best time to visit Nairobi — every month compared. Once you know when to go, find your Nairobi packing list at 247PackingList.

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Compare all months in Nairobi

MonthHighRainRating
January 25.2°C 76.8mm 10/10
February 26.8°C 74.9mm 10/10
March 26.8°C 103.6mm 9/10
April 24.7°C 200.3mm 8/10
May 24.0°C 94.4mm 10/10
June 23.3°C 26.2mm 10/10
July 22.3°C 15.3mm 10/10
August 23.5°C 32.7mm 10/10
September 24.9°C 36.7mm 10/10
October 26.6°C 48.8mm 10/10
November 24.7°C 120.0mm 9/10
December 24.9°C 56.7mm 10/10

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For facts about Kenya — currency, language and dialling code — see our Kenya country guide at 247CountryInfo. Travellers also find it useful to keep a Nairobi travel guide to hand. Check clothing sizes in Kenya before you shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is March a good time to visit Nairobi?

March rates 9/10 for visiting Nairobi — excellent time to visit. Expect average highs of 26.8°C, 103.6mm of rain across the month and about 10.8 hours of daily sunshine.

What is the temperature in Nairobi in March?

In March, Nairobi has average highs of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and average lows of 15.2°C (59.4°F).

Does it rain in Nairobi in March?

Some rain is likely. Nairobi averages 103.6mm across about 13 rainy days in March, so a light waterproof layer is worth packing.

What should I wear in Nairobi in March?

For Nairobi in March (26.8°C highs / 15.2°C lows), pack light layers plus sunscreen, t-shirts and light trousers or shorts, compact travel umbrella.

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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.