If you plan to visit Nairobi in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +25°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 19 rainy days in the month and around 107 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+11°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
107 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nairobi has OK weather in April.
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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
Going from a maximum of +27°C during the day to a minimum of +15°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +24°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +23°C.
Is Nairobi warm or cold in April?
Nairobi is typically warm in April.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +27°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +16°C to +16°C.
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.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+25°C
+24°C
Min. temperature
+10°C
+11°C
+11°C
Max. temperature
+32°C
+31°C
+30°C
Rainfall
50 mm
107 mm
86 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
64%
75%
77%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
3
0
0
Cloudy days
7
3
7
Rainy days
16
19
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
April typically has worse weather conditions compared to March.It’s getting colder in April. From +27°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +25°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 50 mm to 107 mm.Humidity rises from 64% to 75%.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.
Wind speed in Nairobi in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 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 3 m/s to 2 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
Typically, there is a 80% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 105 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
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 63% chance of precipitation and 107 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 42% chance of precipitation and 13 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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+27°C
2 April
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+27°C
3 April
☁️
+25°C
4 April
☁️
+25°C
5 April
🌧️
+24°C
6 April
☁️
+23°C
7 April
☁️
+25°C
8 April
🌧️
+22°C
9 April
☁️
+24°C
10 April
☁️
+25°C
11 April
☁️
+24°C
12 April
☁️
+24°C
13 April
☁️
+24°C
14 April
☁️
+22°C
15 April
🌧️
+24°C
16 April
☁️
+24°C
17 April
🌧️
+24°C
18 April
🌧️
+25°C
19 April
☁️
+25°C
20 April
☁️
+26°C
21 April
☁️
+27°C
22 April
🌧️
+23°C
23 April
☁️
+25°C
24 April
☁️
+26°C
25 April
🌧️
+23°C
26 April
🌧️
+24°C
27 April
☁️
+24°C
28 April
☁️
+21°C
29 April
☁️
+22°C
30 April
🌧️
+23°C
In April 2023 Nairobi had 0 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +21°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Nairobi climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Nairobi in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+23°C) and the highest in 2017 (+26°C). The driest year was 2000 with only 199 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 920 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nairobi in April:
Is April a good time to visit Nairobi?
It’s always a good time to visit Nairobi, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
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.
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, 2023.
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.
