When to go · Narok

Narok in March

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb (dry seasons; same as the Mara)). Across Kenya: Long rains begin late in the month; low-season rates and quiet parks.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C) / 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; Kenya overall
Prices: Low; Kenya overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedKenya month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb (dry seasons; same as the Mara)). Across Kenya: Long rains begin late in the month; low-season rates and quiet parks.

Is another month better than March?

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

Long-term averages

NarokHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 55 °F (13 °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 Narok, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Mar: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 8
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Mar: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Jan: 0

March: Outside the best window (Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb (dry seasons; same as the Mara)). Across Kenya: Long rains begin late in the month; low-season rates and quiet parks.

January: Inside Narok's best window: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb (dry seasons; same as the Mara).

Narok: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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