Temperatures in April
It's hot in April in Nairobi with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nairobi 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 Nairobi with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 17°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature drops to around 30°C, with nights close to 17°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Nairobi will be around 29°C, with nights close to 17°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 254 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance this month is 66% per day. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for Nairobi. 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.
Nairobi in April |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
254 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
20 days | 7 days | |
March
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 Nairobi?
After some sun? Then April isn’t the best time to be in Nairobi. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Nairobi in April
With 36°C, Nairobi hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -25°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in Nairobi
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in Nairobi, 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.
Daily Precipitation in April in Nairobi
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Nairobi, 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 20 days of rain in Nairobi.
Daily UV Index in April in Nairobi
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Nairobi, 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 Nairobi Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Nairobi, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Nairobi Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Nairobi, 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 Nairobi
Click on a specific day in April for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Nairobi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Nairobi by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nairobi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
