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Building rain clouds over Mount Kenya in March

Climbing Mount Kenya in March

Increasing moisture — afternoon showers begin

Season
Transition to Long Rains
Base Temp
15–21°C
Summit Temp
-3 to 5°C
Rainfall
Moderate (60–100mm)
Crowd Level
Moderate — shoulder season begins
Verdict
Not Ideal

Trail Conditions in March

Mornings often clear, afternoon cloud buildup. Early March still manageable. Trails start to soften.

Weather data sourced from the Kenya Meteorological Department and our guides' field observations.

Our Expert Verdict

Fair. First half of March is still climbable. Second half sees increasing rain.

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