March · Kenya
Best time to visit Kisumu in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kisumu in March
Average temperature 22°C, 227 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.0/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 22°C
- Rainfall
- 227 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Kisumu scores 6.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 22°C, 227 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kisumu sits on Lake Victoria in western Kenya, with a museum, lake beaches and boat trips to nearby islands.
March in Kisumu — middling scores, decent value
March averages 22°C (71°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
227 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Flexible dates? February scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kisumu in March?
- In March, Kisumu averages 22°C, 227 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Kisumu?
- March earns a 6.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kisumu in March?
- Expect about 227 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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