SeasonMapWatamu weather in March
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March in Watamu: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Watamu · #134 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Watamu climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 30 mm / 1.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Watamu in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyKaskazi, the calm season, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Watamu's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherWatamu's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Watamu in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Kaskazi, the calm season
1 Jan – 31 MarMonsoonCrowdedThe northeast monsoon flattens the lagoon and clears the water over the reef, the easiest and busiest stretch for diving, snorkelling and the marine park's glass-bottomed boats. Source ↗
- Nature
Migratory birds arrive
1 Nov – 30 Apr · usuallyBirdlife seasonPalearctic migrants join the resident specialities of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest just inland from November to April, doubling the reason to add a morning in the forest to a beach stay. The short and long rains in the same window can still wash out a walk. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Watamu — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Watamu?
Watamu in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Watamu?
- March in Watamu: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Watamu on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Watamu in March?
- In March, Watamu averages a daily high of 31.3°C and a low of 25.4°C, with about 29.6 mm of rain over roughly 6.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Watamu in March?
- Watamu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in March.
Other months in Watamu
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Similar destinations in East Africa — March
Within 300 km: Mombasa's Green turtle nesting around 1 Mar – 31 Jul, and Lamu's Kaskazi, the calm season around 1 Dec – 15 Mar.