Gilgil weather in April (Kenya)

How does the weather in Gilgil usually fare in April? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During April, Gilgil usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Gilgil in April usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 184 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense showers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Historically, approximately 22 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 180 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Gilgil. January, February, March, June, July, August, September and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gilgil, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 184 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nakuru, Kenya (38 KM, 24 Miles).

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?

For visitors traveling to Gilgil, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Gilgil.

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