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Mombasa weather in April (Coast Region, Kenya)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Mombasa during April? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of April in Mombasa typically brings very high temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 31°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 25°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Mombasa in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 146 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 224 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mombasa climate page with graphs.

 

Mombasa, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 146 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 224 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kenya in April

Find out more about the weather in Kenya and which places have the best travel 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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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