Weather in April in Kenya
What is the weather like in Kenya in April?
The weather in Kenya in April ranges from poor to pleasant depending on the destination.
April has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from warm in Marsabit with 24°C (75°F) to very warm temperatures in Garissa with 37°C (99°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Garissa and 16°C (61°F) in Marsabit. It is a very warm month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Precipitation ranges from moderate in Lodwar with 58mm (2.3inch) rainfall to heavy in Moyale with 198mm (7.8inch) rainfall. April is the wettest month of the year. In general it is also a sunny month with an average of 204 hours of sunshine in Nairobi during the whole month.
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Popular destinations in Kenya
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Kenya?
Average weather in Nairobi
In April Nairobi generally has warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Diani Beach
In April Diani Beach generally has very warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Malindi
In April Malindi generally has very warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Watamu
In April Watamu generally has very warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Mombasa
In April Mombasa generally has very warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is April the best time to go to Kenya?
In our opinion April is not the best time to visit Kenya with commonly pleasant weather in Nairobi.
On average the best time to visit Kenya is in January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December with generally perfect weather in Nairobi.
The worst months are April, May and November that can have pleasant weather conditions.
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