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Lake Nakuru National Park weather in April (Central, Kenya)

What can you expect from the weather in Lake Nakuru National Park during April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Lake Nakuru National Park typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Lake Nakuru National Park in April usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 21 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Nakuru National Park. January, February, March, June, July, September and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, August, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake Nakuru National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Lake Nakuru National Park, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 70%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 174 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 180 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Nakuru, Kenya (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Kenya in April

Find out more about the weather in Kenya in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Lake Nakuru National Park, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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