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Chaka Weather in March

Chaka in March

The short of it: Chaka in March averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 12 °C (53 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 12° · rain 71 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & August

Thirty years of records give Chaka an average March high of 26°, a low of 12° and some 71 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 26°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 7 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Chaka runs warmer than most and about as wet in March. Kiganjo, 4 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

March in Chaka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 30 mm more rain
Versus April
2° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KiganjoNyeri County4 km S26°12°72 mm
NyeriNyeri County9 km SW26°12°67 mm
MweigaNyeri County12 km WNW25°10°70 mm
TetuNyeri County12 km SW26°12°67 mm
KaratinaNyeri County20 km SE26°13°95 mm
Naro MoruNyeri County22 km N25°10°72 mm
OthayaNyeri County22 km SSW25°12°79 mm
Mukurwe-iniNyeri County23 km SSE26°13°90 mm

The Almanac · Chaka Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 26°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Chaka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°10°44 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
February27°10°41 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°12°71 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April24°13°166 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
May23°13°139 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
June23°12°27 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°11°31 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°11°30 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°11°30 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°13°131 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November24°13°158 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
December24°11°70 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chaka in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chaka in March?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 12 °C (53 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 26°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Chaka?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Chaka in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 7 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Chaka in March?

Hardly — March nights average 12 °C (53 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chaka in March?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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