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Watamu in March: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Watamu in March is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 31 °C, and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 13 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
62/100 · #8
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#7
Sun
#1
Sea warmth
#2
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Watamu · MarchPhoto: Filip Lachowski · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 31 °C
- Average low
- 26 °C
- Sea
- 29 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 13 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 76 %
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 | 31 | 26 | 4 | 18 | 8.2 | 75 | 3.4 | 28 | 78 |
| March (selected) | 31 | 26 | 13 | 61 | 8.3 | 76 | 3.0 | 29 | 62 |
| April | 30 | 27 | 23 | 134 | 7.3 | 80 | 3.5 | 29 | 54 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (62/100)
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 | +16 | +0.1 °C | -0.8 °C | -9.3 | -43.4 mm | -0.1 h | -0.8 % | +0.5 m/s | -1.1 °C |
| April | -8 | -1.1 °C | +0.2 °C | +10.4 | +72.3 mm | -1 h | +3.8 % | +0.5 m/s | +0.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Watamu in March?
The average daily high is around 31 °C, with an average daily low of about 26 °C.
Can you swim in Watamu in March?
The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Watamu in March?
The curated estimate is about 13 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 61 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Watamu?
By the climate score, January, July, August and September are the strongest months for Watamu. For a beach trip: January, July, August and September. March is not among them.