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Visit Diani Beach
in March?

Good window in March — January is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -4.28°N 39.58°E
31°CMax temperature
49%Rainy days
11.3hSunshine / day

Diani Beach weather in March

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
49% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.0/10)

Should you visit Diani Beach in March?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : █████░░░░░ 49%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 31°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.3h/d

Our take: Diani Beach in March: 31°C and 11.3h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Diani Beach in March by trip type

What to expect in March

🎯 Winter swell — more powerful waves, ideal for experienced surfers Spring marks the start of the good season in Diani Beach. Temperatures rise (31°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 49% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.0/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Diani Beach

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌤️ January25°C30°C34%1.511.6h8.0/10
🌤️ February25°C31°C31%1.011.6h7.9/10
🌤️ March25°C31°C49%2.411.3h7.4/10
⛅ April24°C29°C84%7.911.0h7.1/10
⛅ May24°C28°C78%8.811.0h7.2/10
⛅ June23°C27°C76%3.911.0h7.2/10
⛅ July22°C26°C78%2.911.0h7.2/10
⛅ August22°C26°C74%2.311.0h7.3/10
⛅ September23°C27°C73%2.811.4h7.4/10
⛅ October23°C28°C66%4.611.9h7.5/10
⛅ November24°C29°C72%3.612.0h7.3/10
⛅ December24°C30°C64%3.311.8h7.3/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Diani Beach averages 31°C, 49% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10. See methodology →

March vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 8.0/10). Difference:

FAQ — Diani Beach in March

Is March a good time to visit Diani Beach?
March is an acceptable time for Diani Beach (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.0/10) if possible.
What to do in Diani Beach in March?
With 31°C max and 11.3h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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