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Nairobi in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Nairobi in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Nairobi in April 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Nairobi in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +77°F and approximately 0 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 11 rainy days and 108 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+52°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
108 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nairobi has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Nairobi in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nairobi for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +79°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +82°F during the day and a minimum of +59°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +79°F.

Is Nairobi warm or cold in April?

Nairobi is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +61°F to +61°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Nairobi:

Climate in Nairobi in April

Nairobi weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+81°F+77°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+50°F+52°F+52°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+88°F+86°F
Rainfall
49 mm108 mm87 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
64%74%77%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
300
Cloudy days
231921
Rainy days
51110
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting colder in April. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +77°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 49 mm to 108 mm. Humidity rises from 64% to 74%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in March to 0 in April.

Next month (May) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Nairobi in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Nairobi is gradually decreasing during April, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Nairobi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 52 mm, with a 50% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
April is one of the rainiest months in Nairobi, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Nairobi wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 108 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Nairobi?

This is the weather in Nairobi in April 2023:
1 April
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+75°F
2 April
🌧️
+76°F
3 April
☁️
+79°F
4 April
☁️
+82°F
5 April
☁️
+83°F
6 April
☁️
+83°F
7 April
☁️
+82°F
8 April
☁️
+81°F
9 April
☁️
+80°F
10 April
☁️
+79°F
11 April
☁️
+80°F
12 April
☁️
+83°F
13 April
☁️
+81°F
14 April
☁️
+80°F
15 April
☁️
+79°F
16 April
☁️
+81°F
17 April
🌧️
+80°F
18 April
☁️
+79°F
19 April
☁️
+78°F
20 April
🌧️
+78°F
21 April
🌧️
+76°F
22 April
☁️
+77°F
23 April
🌧️
+76°F
24 April
☁️
+74°F
25 April
🌧️
+76°F
26 April
☁️
+79°F
27 April
☁️
+77°F
28 April
🌧️
+71°F
29 April
☁️
+76°F
30 April
☁️
+79°F
In April 2023 Nairobi had 0 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Nairobi climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Nairobi in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2018 (+76°F) and the highest in 2019 (+85°F). The driest year was 2014 with only 22 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 262 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nairobi in April:

Is April a good time to visit Nairobi?

April is a really good time to go to Nairobi. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Nairobi.

Can you sunbathe in Nairobi in April?

April is warm in Nairobi. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Nairobi rainy in April?

Nairobi is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Nairobi in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nairobi in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Kenya

Check out the weather for other cities in Kenya.

Monthly weather in Nairobi

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nairobi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.