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Diani Beach in March: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
The deciding difference
March comes immediately before the sharp rise in rain during April.
Practical conclusion
March can still work for the beach, though February is drier. April drops back clearly because rainy days increase substantially.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
55/100 · #11
Warmth
#3
Dryness
#8
Sun
#2
Sea warmth
#2
Published best categories: none
Diani Beach · MarchPhoto: Lebu Ayiga · CC BY 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 32 °C
- Average low
- 26 °C
- Sea
- 29 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 15 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 74 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 33 | 25 | 5 | 23 | 8.0 | 71 | 3.4 | 28 | 72 |
| March (selected) | 32 | 26 | 15 | 80 | 7.9 | 74 | 2.8 | 29 | 55 |
| April | 30 | 26 | 25 | 172 | 6.8 | 80 | 3.4 | 29 | 53 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (55/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | +17 | +0.8 °C | -0.6 °C | -10.4 | -56.9 mm | +0.1 h | -2.5 % | +0.6 m/s | -0.9 °C |
| April | -2 | -2 °C | -0.2 °C | +9.8 | +92 mm | -1.1 h | +6.2 % | +0.6 m/s | ±0 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Diani Beach in March?
The average daily high is around 32 °C, with an average daily low of about 26 °C.
Can you swim in Diani Beach in March?
The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Diani Beach in March?
The curated estimate is about 15 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 80 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Diani Beach?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Diani Beach. For a beach trip: July, August, September and October. March is not among them.