Month guide · Nairobi · Kenya
Nairobi in April
What April is really like in Nairobi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
April is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. The wettest month, with heavy downpours, muddy park tracks and some seasonal safari camps closed; lodge prices are at their lowest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in April
April is the 5th-warmest month in Nairobi: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 30 days. Compared with March (26°C (79°F)), April is cooler; by May highs stay near 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:30
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:35
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
Warm dry season (January–February). Hot, sunny days by Nairobi standards, green parks after the short rains and good game viewing; a popular time for safaris.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes April one of the better-value months to book.
Events in April
- Easter holiday weekend
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Museum Hill
Nairobi National Museum
Kenya's flagship museum covers human origins, with fossil casts from the Turkana basin, alongside galleries on Kenyan history, cultures, birds and mammals.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Museum · Central Business District
Nairobi Railway Museum
Spend most of your time in the outdoor yard, where you can walk among and inside the old locomotives.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Gallery · Central Business District
Nairobi Gallery
Housed in the 1913 Old PC's Office at the junction of Kenyatta Avenue and Uhuru Highway, this small National Museums of Kenya gallery shows African art and artefacts, including pieces from the collection of Joseph Murumbi, Kenya's second vice-president.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Nature · Langata
Nairobi National Park
Enter as the gates open in the early morning, when predators are most active and traffic on Langata Road is lighter; KWS gates are cashless, so carry a card.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 14°C and 14 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Nairobi?
A month many travellers avoid, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, January–February and June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Nairobi?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The wettest month, with heavy downpours, muddy park tracks and some seasonal safari camps closed; lodge prices are at their lowest.
+How warm is Nairobi in April?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nairobi in April?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.