The weather in April in Kenya
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.
Looking for sun? April isn’t a good month to be in Kenya. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Kenya. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2016, Kenya reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 22°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In April, there is an average of 120 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in April for Kenya
Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kenya. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
April weather comparison
| Kenya | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 32°C | 17°C |
| Max. temperature | 33°C | 22°C |
| Min. temperature | 25°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 120 mm | 81 mm |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 11 days |
Start of April
The month of April starts in Kenya with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 26°C.
Mid April
By mid-April, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 26°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Kenya is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny 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.
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The climate in Kenya is based on weather data from Mombasa. Other places, like Masai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi or Lake Nakuru National Park, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Kenya to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in April in Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in April in Kenya
Temperature in April in Kenya over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Kenya. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in April in Kenya
Total precipitation in April in Kenya over the years
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.
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.