Central Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Central, Kenya in April.

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Eldoret Kikuyu Limuru Lake Nakuru National Park

Planning a journey to Central, Kenya this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Central in April

Central, Kenya is a region in Kenya. April in Central generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Lake Nakuru National Park at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Meru National Park at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Meru National Park and 14°C (57°F) in Lake Nakuru National Park.

To explore the conditions in Central, Kenya in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Meru National Park with an average of 107 mm (4.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Eldoret with 203 mm (8 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in April. Eldoret typically receives 245 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Central in April

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Central

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Central, Kenya?

Temperature range in Central (April)

Precipitation variation in Central (April)

Eldoret

In April Eldoret generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
269 hours
245 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
203 mm (8 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Eldoret →

Kikuyu

In April Kikuyu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
204 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kikuyu →

Limuru

In April Limuru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
204 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Limuru →

Lake Nakuru National Park

In April Lake Nakuru National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
180 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Lake Nakuru National Park →

Meru National Park

In April Meru National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
14 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Meru National Park →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Central, in Kenya.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Central in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Eldoret 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Kikuyu 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Limuru 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Lake Nakuru National Park 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 174 mm (6.9 in)
Meru National Park 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)

Central weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central, Kenya in April?

In April, Central, Kenya generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Eldoret sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Central, Kenya in April?

Daytime temperatures in Eldoret peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in April, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

Does Central, Kenya get a lot of rain in April?

Yes. April brings heavy rainfall to Central, Kenya, with Eldoret averaging around 203 mm (8 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Central, Kenya?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Central, Kenya due to the typically unpleasant weather in Eldoret.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Eldoret. On the other hand, the months of July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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