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Tarakea Weather in March

Tarakea in March

The short of it: Tarakea in March averages a high of 26 °C (80 °F) and a low of 15 °C (58 °F), with 208 mm (8.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 15° · rain 208 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

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

Thirty years of records give Tarakea an average March high of 26°, a low of 15° and some 208 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 208 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 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 September and August.

Against its neighbours, Tarakea runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Illasit, 5 km to the N, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Tarakea, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus February
1° colder, 141 mm more rain
Versus April
3° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
IllasitKajiado County5 km N28°15°199 mm
OloitokitokKajiado County10 km NW27°15°192 mm
RomboKajiado County15 km ESE30°17°153 mm
KimanaKajiado County23 km N30°17°142 mm
IsinetiKajiado County30 km NNW30°17°118 mm
TavetaTaita Taveta46 km SSE32°20°111 mm
MoshiKilimanjaro47 km SSW32°19°108 mm
Boma la NgombeKilimanjaro59 km SW31°18°103 mm
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The Almanac · Tarakea Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 208 mm.

Climate of Tarakea by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°14°96 mm12 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
February27°14°67 mm13 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
March26°15°208 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April24°15°200 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
May22°14°81 mm10 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
June21°12°22 mm9 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°11°13 mm10 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°11°14 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°11°16 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°13°60 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
November25°14°205 mm10 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
December25°14°180 mm10 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tarakea in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tarakea in March?

Days average 26 °C (80 °F) and nights 15 °C (58 °F), with about 208 mm (8.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 208 mm.

Is March a good time to visit Tarakea?

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

How long are the days in Tarakea in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Tarakea in March?

Hardly — March nights average 15 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tarakea in March?

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

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