Diani Beach in March
March is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Diani Beach. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to Diani BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 6 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 32°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 20 rainy days
Diani BeachKwale County, KenyaBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ MBA 37 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in March
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WatamuKenya · 118 km away · water 29°Cwindy season2
Zanzibar – KiwengwaTanzania · 182 km away · water 30°Cwindy season3
Emerald Sea – Diego SuarezMadagascar · 1385 km away · water 29°C5 windy days4
Paje – ZanzibarTanzania · 212 km away · water 30°CcalmWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in March →Schools and camps near Diani Beach
- H2Oextreme 1.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is March a good time for kitesurfing at Diani Beach?
March is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Diani Beach. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 6 windy days, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 32°C.
How warm is the water at Diani Beach in March?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Diani Beach in March?
About 6 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 10 knots.
What is the weather like at Diani Beach in March?
Around 32°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 20 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in March?
Within 1,500 km: Watamu (windy season), Zanzibar – Kiwengwa (windy season) & Emerald Sea – Diego Suarez (5 windy days).