March · Kenya
Best time to visit Nakuru in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nakuru in March
Average temperature 17°C, 140 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 140 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Nakuru scores 7.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 140 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nakuru sits in Kenya's Rift Valley beside a soda lake, with rhinos, giraffes and the Menengai crater above town.
March holds up well in Nakuru — 7th best month
March averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 140 mm — wet for this destination — but about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nakuru in March?
- In March, Nakuru averages 17°C, 140 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Nakuru?
- March earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nakuru in March?
- Expect about 140 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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