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When to go · Rusinga Island

Rusinga Island 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) / 18°C (64°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Low
Kenya overall
Prices
Low
Kenya overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Rusinga Island

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

Long-term averages
  • Rusinga IslandHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 12 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 Rusinga Island, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Mar: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Mar: 28 °C (82 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Mar: 18 °C (64 °F)

    Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Rain days

    Mar: 12

    Jan: 8 (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 Rusinga Island's best window: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb.

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

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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