Nairobi weather in April (Kenya)

Interested in knowing the climate of Nairobi in April? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In April, Nairobi usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 27°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 17°C.

Precipitation

Nairobi in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 204 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Nairobi.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Nairobi. January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nairobi, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 204 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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.

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

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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