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Kithimani Weather in March

Kithimani in March

The short of it: Kithimani in March averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 17° · rain 97 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Kithimani an average March high of 30°, a low of 17° and some 97 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

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

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Kithimani runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Matuu, 12 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Kithimani, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 75 mm more rain
Versus April
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MatuuMachakos County12 km ENE30°17°88 mm
TalaMachakos County17 km SW28°16°101 mm
KangundoMachakos County17 km SW27°15°113 mm
MwalaMachakos County19 km S29°17°96 mm
Ol DonyoMachakos County24 km WNW29°16°102 mm
MakutanoMachakos County25 km S30°17°94 mm
KithiiMachakos County28 km SSW28°16°98 mm
WamunyuMachakos County28 km SSE30°17°91 mm

The Almanac · Kithimani Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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March
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Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Kithimani by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°16°24 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°16°22 mm13 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
March30°17°97 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April28°18°146 mm12 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
May26°17°42 mm10 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°15°5.0 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°14°1.0 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°15°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°15°4.0 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°17°54 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
November27°17°191 mm10 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
December27°16°77 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kithimani in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kithimani in March?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Kithimani?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Kithimani 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 Kithimani in March?

Hardly — March nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Kithimani in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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