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Kakuma Weather in March

Kakuma in March

The short of it: Kakuma in March averages a high of 37 °C (98 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 37° · low 22° · rain 37 mm · daylight 12 h 5 min

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

March in Kakuma brings afternoons near 37° and nights around 22°, with about 37 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 5 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Kakuma runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Lokichokio, 78 km to the NW, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Kakuma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
1° colder, 29 mm more rain
Versus April
1° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 5 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LokichokioTurkana County78 km NW35°22°40 mm
LodwarTurkana County105 km SE38°24°22 mm
KotidoNorthern Region114 km SW32°18°43 mm
MorotoNorthern Region133 km S31°17°55 mm
LokicharTurkana County172 km SSE34°21°26 mm
AbimNorthern Region173 km SW30°17°54 mm
KapoetaEastern Equatoria183 km NW36°22°29 mm
LobuniSouth Ethiopia Regional State186 km NE37°22°54 mm
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The Almanac · Kakuma Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Kakuma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January37°20°5.0 mm9 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
February38°22°8.0 mm9 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
March37°22°37 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
April35°22°69 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
May36°21°36 mm8 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
June35°21°28 mm9 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
July35°21°37 mm8 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
August34°20°33 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
September36°20°22 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October35°21°26 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
November35°21°49 mm7 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
December35°20°20 mm7 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kakuma in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kakuma in March?

Days average 37 °C (98 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Kakuma?

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

How long are the days in Kakuma in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 5 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Kakuma in March?

Hardly — March nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Kakuma in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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