Kenya (Masai Mara) · April
Low seasonKenya · Africa
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
MINMIN | 15° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 16° |
☀️Sunshine | 9h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 8h UV 9 | 9h UV 8 | 8h UV 8 | 8h UV 8 | 8h UV 8 | 9h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 8h UV 9 | 8h UV 9 |
🌧Rain Days | 10d86mm | 7d51mm | 9d117mm | 15d162mm | 8d62mm | 5d36mm | 2d15mm | 3d26mm | 5d44mm | 6d53mm | 12d139mm | 13d126mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in May.
April in Kenya (Masai Mara) is generally manageable, but with 15 rain days it's not a reliably sunny month. Better conditions can be found in February, May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 27°C, cooling to 16°C at night (daily average: 21°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 15 rain days with 162 mm total.
An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential. On rainy days, plan indoor activities like museums and markets.
Packing list for Kenya (Masai Mara) in April
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Regenjacke und wasserfeste Schuhe
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit Kenya (Masai Mara)?
- April is not an optimal month for Kenya (Masai Mara) (Score: 60/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider February, May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Kenya (Masai Mara) in April?
- In April, Kenya (Masai Mara) sees daily highs of 27°C. Nights cool to 16°C, with a daily average of 21°C.
- How much rain falls in Kenya (Masai Mara) in April?
- In April, Kenya (Masai Mara) receives an average of 162 mm of rain over 15 rain days. With frequent rain days, waterproof clothing is recommended.
- How many sunshine hours does Kenya (Masai Mara) get in April?
- Kenya (Masai Mara) averages 8 sunshine hours per day in April — close to the annual average.
