Nairobi weather in April
April is one of the least pleasant months in Nairobi: highs of 27°C (80°F) and about 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 15°C (58°F) and cloud cover 73% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with March, it is cooler and wetter; May brings highs of 25°C (78°F) and 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain.
Is April a good time to visit Nairobi?
least pleasant month Weather score 66/100.
April is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Nairobi. For better conditions, consider Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in Nairobi in April?
Some rain is normal: about 114 mm (4.5 in) falls in an average April. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Nairobi in April?
Days average 27°C (80°F) and nights 15°C (58°F).
Nairobi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C (81°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 39 mm | 51% | best |
| February | 29°C (84°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 29 mm | 51% | best |
| March | 29°C (83°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 64 mm | 58% | fair |
| April | 27°C (80°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 114 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| May | 25°C (78°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 73 mm | 70% | fair |
| June | 25°C (77°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 25 mm | 70% | best |
| July | 26°C (78°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 16 mm | 67% | best |
| August | 26°C (79°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 22 mm | 67% | best |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 20 mm | 57% | best |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 53 mm | 64% | fair |
| November | 26°C (79°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 81 mm | 67% | fair |
| December | 26°C (79°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 65 mm | 57% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months