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Maasai Mara in March
Little changes in Maasai Mara from February: highs stay near 84°F (29°C), lows near 60°F (16°C), and about 5.8 in (148 mm) of rain falls.
Its comfort score of 68/100 is still Good, though it ranks 11th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 5.8 in (148 mm)
- Humidity
- 67%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 01 min
- Comfort score
- 68/100 · Good
What March feels like
Days are warm, averaging 84°F (29°C).
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (24°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Expect regular rain: about 5.8 in (148 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around March
March is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – August.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (March – May), which brings about 16.7 in (424 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 76/100 in February to 68/100.
- Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clothes84°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 60°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Maasai Mara in March
With 5.8 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Angama Mara
Lodge on the Oloololo escarpment 300 m above the Mara Triangle, with farm-grown food.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 5.8 in of rain.
Governors' Balloon Safaris
Dawn hot-air balloon flight over the reserve, finished with a champagne bush breakfast.
Oloololo Escarpment
Steep western rim of the Mara Triangle with sweeping views over the plains below.
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Rolling grassland with lions, cheetahs, elephants and, from July to October, the wildebeest migration.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Hilltop lodge in the Mara Triangle whose terrace bar overlooks the Mara River plains.
Nearby in March
- Serengeti in March~62 mi · highs 82°F, 5.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Nairobi in March~117 mi · highs 83°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Ngorongoro in March~121 mi · highs 76°F, 6.0 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Maasai Mara in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Maasai Mara?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 68/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are June – August. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 5.8 in (148 mm) of rain. Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Maasai Mara in March?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 60°F (16°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Maasai Mara in March?
Yes: about 5.8 in (148 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.3 in (1124 mm).
What should I pack for Maasai Mara in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (84°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 60°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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