Nairobi weather in March

March in Nairobi: warm, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Nairobi · #44 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 90/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Nairobi climate normals — March

Daytime high27°C / 81°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low16°C / 61°F
Feels like (high)27°C / 81°F
Rainfall47 mm / 1.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity57%🍃 comfortable
Dew point11°C / 53°F
Sunshine11.1 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind17 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)51🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Nairobi in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Nairobi?
March in Nairobi: warm, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Nairobi on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
What is the weather like in Nairobi in March?
In March, Nairobi averages a daily high of 27.2°C and a low of 16°C, with about 47.2 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Nairobi in March?
Nairobi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in March.

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