Nakuru weather in April (Kenya)

Planning a trip to Nakuru in April? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In April, Nakuru generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Nakuru in April usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 176 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. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 21 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 180 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Nakuru. January, February, March, June, July, September and December generally stand out with 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 Nakuru climate page with graphs.

 

Nakuru, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 176 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 180 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Nakuru in April?

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 in April.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nakuru.

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