Nairobi Weather in March

March weather

March feels warm, with sunny spells and showers rather than constant rain. Afternoons can suit visits to the Karen Blixen Museum or the Nairobi National Museum, while showers may interrupt a walk through Karura Forest. Trails can get muddy, so save longer forest walks for a dry spell. April is wetter, but March is already less reliable than February.

Events and crowds

There's no major fixed citywide festival in March, so your visit is more about Nairobi's everyday life than a packed events calendar. Crowds and prices are generally lower than in the June-to-September peak season, though school breaks and Easter can bring extra visitors in some years.

If you hate crowds, March can be a calmer time to explore the city's museums and cafés.

Making the most of your visit

Nairobi National Park is still worth a visit: wildlife viewing can be good, and the open grassland makes spotting animals easier than in thick forest. Rain may make some tracks muddy, though, so a safari can feel slower after a shower. Keep the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in mind if you're visiting the park area; its elephant viewing has set visiting hours.

For an easy local meal after sightseeing, try nyama choma, grilled meat, around Lang'ata. If you're driving to the park, use the Lang'ata Road entrance and allow extra time when rain has slowed traffic.