Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 321mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
321mm
Sun
5.3h
Weather score
9
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
Wet
Rainfall averages 321mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Mount Kenya, Kenya with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
April14°C average high
April sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
April321mm average rain
April is one of Mount Kenya's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, June to September, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
April5.3 hours average sun
April sits close to Mount Kenya's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
April9 weather score
April is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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