Nairobi weather in April
Nairobi in April averages 21°C (69°F), 126 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Nairobi, April is the third warmest, the second wettest and the fifth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 21°C (69°F)
16–26°C · 60–79°F
- Rainfall
- 126 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 7.2 h
hours per day
What is Nairobi like in April?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Nairobi in April?
A light rain jacket
About 126 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
The day swings about 11°C between its low and its high.
April compared with March and May
April in Nairobi is 0.8°C cooler than March and 51 mm wetter than it, which averages 22°C (71°F).
April in Nairobi is 1°C warmer than May and 24 mm wetter than it, which averages 20°C (68°F).
Daylight in Nairobi in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 12 hours 5 minutes in Nairobi, rising about 06:30 and setting about 18:35 local time.
Where to stay in Nairobi
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Nairobi
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Nairobi weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C / 69°F | 61 mm |
| February | 21°C / 70°F | 39 mm |
| March | 22°C / 71°F | 75 mm |
| April | 21°C / 69°F | 126 mm |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 103 mm |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 27 mm |
| July | 18°C / 64°F | 11 mm |
| August | 18°C / 65°F | 18 mm |
| September | 20°C / 67°F | 19 mm |
| October | 21°C / 69°F | 48 mm |
| November | 20°C / 69°F | 128 mm |
| December | 20°C / 69°F | 86 mm |
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FAQs about Nairobi in April
April climate averages for Nairobi, 1991–2020.
Nairobi averages 21°C (69°F) in April, ranging from about 16°C (60°F) at night to 26°C (79°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 126 mm falls across April, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. April averages 21°C (69°F) against 20°C (68°F) in May — 1°C warmer.
April is 0.8°C cooler than March, and 51 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is June to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 7.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 5 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 12 hours 12 minutes in December and 12 hours 3 minutes in May.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:30 and sunset about 18:35 local time. Both shift across the month.
