Watamu weather in March
March in Watamu: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 38°C afternoons.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#5 of 12 months in Watamu · #217 of 1413 destinations to visit in March · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 33°C
- Nights
- 26°C
- Wet days
- 9
- Sun
- 10.8 h
- Humidity
- 76%
- Daylight
- 12 h
Traveller notes on Watamu in March
Other months in Watamu
Watamu forum threads describe August as Kenya's cooler 'winter' by local standards, though the coast stays tropical - warm to hot days, cooler but rarely cold evenings, with a short shower possible in the morning or afternoon that usually clears within minutes. The standout theme across threads was wind: August is genuinely one of the windier months here, which forum regulars framed as a plus for kitesurfing and windsurfing but a real consideration for anyone hoping for calm-water snorkeling or diving, which posters said is better served by the October-to-March window instead.
Forum posters describe February as bringing welcome, gentle sea breezes that pick up in the afternoon rather than anything uncomfortably strong, and specifically note seaweed isn't a problem on the beaches this time of year - a real seasonal nuisance in some other months. Posters name the October-to-March stretch overall as the best window for Watamu's beach conditions, with February falling comfortably within that favorable run. The general climate is described as hot and humid with occasional short, intense showers followed quickly by a return to sun and high humidity - a pattern consistent with this being one of the coast's drier, more settled months rather than a washout risk.
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Watamu climate normals — March
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: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 38°C afternoons. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Watamu on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Watamu in March?
- In March, Watamu averages a daily high of 32.9°C and a low of 26°C, with about 34.5 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Watamu in March?
- Watamu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in 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.