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Kericho Weather in March

Kericho in March

The short of it: Kericho in March averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 13° · rain 116 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & February

March in Kericho brings afternoons near 27° and nights around 13°, with about 116 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 27°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 116 mm, the 8th 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 January and February.

Against its neighbours, Kericho runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Brooke, 6 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Kericho, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 61 mm more rain
Versus April
2° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
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
BrookeKericho County6 km NE26°12°109 mm
KapsoitKericho County9 km NW27°13°112 mm
MuhoroniKisumu County25 km NNW31°17°97 mm
LiteinKericho County26 km SSW27°13°120 mm
KipkelionKericho County28 km NE26°11°74 mm
SonduKericho County30 km W28°15°118 mm
KapkatetKericho County31 km SSW26°13°119 mm
AwasiKisumu County32 km NW32°17°96 mm

The Almanac · Kericho 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 27°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 116 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Kericho by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°12°67 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
February27°13°55 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
March27°13°116 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April24°13°255 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
May24°12°204 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
June23°12°128 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
July23°12°110 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
August23°12°155 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
September24°12°131 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October25°12°134 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November24°13°130 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
December25°13°100 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kericho in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kericho in March?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 27°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 116 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Kericho?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Kericho 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 Kericho in March?

Hardly — March nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Kericho in March?

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

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