When to go · Machakos
Machakos in March
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (long rains), Nov (short rains).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Kenya overall
- Prices
- Low
- Kenya overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (long rains), Nov (short rains).
Is another month better than March?
March is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in March
- MachakosHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Kenya overall
- Low
- Prices · Kenya overall
- Low
Kenya overall: Long rains begin late in the month; low-season rates and quiet parks.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Machakos, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Mar: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 8
Jan: 4 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Mar: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Jan: 0
March: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (long rains), Nov (short rains).
January: Inside Machakos's best window: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb.
Machakos: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.