Eastern Region Weather in April

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

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Machakos Kitui

Are you planning a trip a to Eastern Region, Kenya in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Eastern Region in April

Eastern Region, Kenya is a region in Kenya. April in Eastern Region generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Machakos to 29°C (84°F) in Kitui. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Kitui and 17°C (63°F) in Machakos.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Eastern Region, Kenya, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kitui with an average of 148 mm (5.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Machakos with 165 mm (6.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this April. For example, Machakos gets approximately 204 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Eastern Region in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Eastern Region.

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 Eastern Region

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

Temperature range in Eastern Region (April)

Precipitation variation in Eastern Region (April)

Machakos

In April Machakos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy 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
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
204 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Machakos →

Kitui

In April Kitui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Kitui →

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

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Machakos 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Kitui 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)

Eastern Region weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eastern Region, Kenya in April?

Expect pleasant weather across Eastern Region, Kenya in April. The popular destination of Machakos averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Eastern Region, Kenya in April?

Average temperatures in Eastern Region, Kenya during April range from a nighttime low near 17°C (63°F) to a daytime high around 26°C (79°F) in Machakos.

Does Eastern Region, Kenya get a lot of rain in April?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Machakos records an average of 165 mm (6.5 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for Eastern Region, Kenya.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Eastern Region, Kenya?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Eastern Region, Kenya with often pleasant weather in Machakos.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Machakos.

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