April Rainfall and Precipitation in Kenya
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Kenya in April.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in April: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions and islands in Kenya
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Popular cities in Kenya
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- Aitong
- Amboseli
- Athi River
- Bamburi
- Chale Island
- Diani Beach
- Eldoret
- Elmenteita
- Embakasi
- Endebess
- Galu
- Garissa
- Gede
- Gilgil
- Jamhuri Park
- Kahawa
- Keekorok
- Kikambala
- Kikuyu
- Kilifi
- Kisumu
- Kitui
- Koito
- Lamu Town
- Limuru
- Lodwar
- Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Machakos
- Maji Moto
- Malindi
- Mambrui
- Mandera
- Marsabit
- Masai Mara
- Matathia
- Mombasa
- Moyale
- Msambweni
- Mtwapa
- Murangʼa
- Mweiga
- Naboisho
- Nairobi
- Naivasha
- Nakuru
- Nanyuki
- Naro Moru
- Narok
- Ngong
- Nyahururu
- Nyali
- Nyeri
- Ol Kokwe
- Ruaka
- Ruiru
- Shanzu
- Shimoni
- Singore
- Thika
- Tiwi
- Ukunda
- Vipingo
- Voi
- Watamu
Kenya precipitation in April: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Kenya receive in April?
In April, Nairobi typically receives significant rainfall, averaging around 136 mm (5.4 in). Expect a mix of wet and dry days with occasional showers.
How many days does it rain in Kenya in April?
Expect around 19 days rainy days in Nairobi during April.
Is April part of the rainy season in Kenya?
Not really. April is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Kenya.
What is the wettest city in April in Kenya?
Kisumu is the wettest city in Kenya in April according to our database, with average rainfall of around 304 mm (12 in).
What is the driest city in April in Kenya?
Based on our database, Garissa sees the least rainfall in Kenya in April, with around 45 mm (1.8 in) on average.
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