Weather in April in Kenya
Planning a getaway to Kenya this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Kenya in April?
The weather in Kenya in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Nyeri at 22°C to very hot in Garissa at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Garissa and 13°C in Nyeri.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Garissa with an average of 45 mm to heavy rainfall in Kisumu with 304 mm. Nairobi experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 204 hours of sunshine in Nairobi. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kenya in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kenya climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Kenya?
Nairobi
In April Nairobi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Diani Beach
In April Diani Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Malindi
In April Malindi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Watamu
In April Watamu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mombasa
In April Mombasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kenya.
Is April the best time to visit Kenya?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Nairobi, April may not be the ideal time to visit Kenya.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December offering mostly perfect weather in Nairobi.
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