Kenya
Kenya in April
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Kenya in April — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Kenya in April?
- Mombasa is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (88°F) in April; Nanyuki is the coolest at 23°C (74°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Kenya in April?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Malindi (29°C (84°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Mombasa
Coolest
23°
Nanyuki
Driest
113 mm
Naivasha
Warmest sea
29°
Malindi
Across Kenya, April highs run from 23°C (74°F) (Nanyuki) to 31°C (88°F) (Mombasa). On average it is 1.5 °C (3 °F) cooler than March. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Mombasa, Nairobi, and Malindi.
Best places in Kenya in April
76 
Mombasa
Mombasa · Kenya
31° / 24° 220 mm Apr
70
Nairobi
Nairobi · Kenya
26° / 15° 240 mm Apr
78
Malindi
Kilifi County · Kenya
29° / 22° 134 mm Apr
76
Kilifi
Kilifi County · Kenya
31° / 24° 140 mm Apr
73
Eldoret
Uasin Gishu County · Kenya
25° / 12° 152 mm Apr
75
Msambweni
Kwale County · Kenya
31° / 24° 264 mm Apr
68
Nakuru
Nakuru · Kenya
25° / 12° 153 mm Apr
70
Kakamega
Kakamega · Kenya
26° / 15° 283 mm Apr
Weather in April by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malindi | 29° | 22° | 134 mm | 29° | 78 |
| Mombasa | 31° | 24° | 220 mm | 29° | 76 |
| Kilifi | 31° | 24° | 140 mm | 29° | 76 |
| Eldoret | 25° | 12° | 152 mm | — | 73 |
| Nairobi | 26° | 15° | 240 mm | — | 70 |
| Kakamega | 26° | 15° | 283 mm | — | 70 |
| Kiambu | 25° | 15° | 211 mm | — | 70 |
| Kisii | 25° | 15° | 267 mm | — | 70 |
| Kitale | 25° | 13° | 164 mm | — | 69 |
| Meru | 25° | 14° | 364 mm | — | 69 |
| Nakuru | 25° | 12° | 153 mm | — | 68 |
| Nanyuki | 23° | 10° | 136 mm | — | 68 |
| Nyeri | 24° | 13° | 169 mm | — | 67 |
| Naivasha | 25° | 12° | 113 mm | — | 66 |
| Siaya | 28° | 17° | 246 mm | — | 65 |
| Kisumu | 29° | 17° | 248 mm | — | 61 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Kenya in April?
Average daytime highs range from 23° in Nanyuki to 31° in Mombasa.
Can you swim in Kenya in April?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Malindi at about 29°.