Temperatures in April
It's hot in April in Kenya with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Kenya in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Kenya with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Kenya will be around 32°C, with nights close to 26°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 120 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 31% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for Kenya. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Kenya in April |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
120 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 7 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit Kenya?
After some sun? Then April isn’t the best time to be in Kenya. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Kenya in April
With 35°C, Kenya hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 22°C to a high of 28°C.
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The climate of Kenya is based on weather data from Mombasa. Other spots, like Masai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi or Lake Nakuru National Park, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Kenya for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in April in Kenya
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in Kenya, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in April in Kenya
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Daily Precipitation in April in Kenya
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Kenya, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Kenya.
Daily UV Index in April in Kenya
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Kenya, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in Kenya Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Kenya, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Kenya Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Kenya, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in April for Kenya
Click on a specific day in April for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Kenya. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in April in Kenya
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Kenya in April was a mix of sun and rain. Mostly it was warm and sunny in the morning, perfect for safaris. Rain in the late afternoon gave a surprising twist to the trip, but made everything more lush and green.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Kenya by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kenya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
