Kenya (Masai Mara) · April
Low seasonKenya · Africa
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 28° (82°)22– (72–)31 (88) | 29° (84°)25– (77–)32 (90) | 29° (84°)22– (72–)32 (90) | 28° (82°)22– (72–)30 (86) | 27° (81°)23– (73–)28 (82) | 26° (79°)23– (73–)28 (82) | 27° (81°)23– (73–)29 (84) | 27° (81°)23– (73–)29 (84) | 28° (82°)24– (75–)30 (86) | 29° (84°)25– (77–)32 (90) | 28° (82°)23– (73–)30 (86) | 27° (81°)23– (73–)29 (84) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 15° (59°)12– (54–)17 (63) | 16° (61°)13– (55–)18 (64) | 16° (61°)13– (55–)18 (64) | 16° (61°)14– (57–)18 (64) | 16° (61°)13– (55–)17 (63) | 15° (59°)12– (54–)17 (63) | 15° (59°)11– (52–)17 (63) | 15° (59°)12– (54–)17 (63) | 15° (59°)13– (55–)17 (63) | 16° (61°)13– (55–)18 (64) | 16° (61°)13– (55–)17 (63) | 16° (61°)13– (55–)17 (63) |
☀️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 (3.4") | 7d51mm (2.0") | 9d117mm (4.6") | 15d162mm (6.4") | 8d62mm (2.4") | 5d36mm (1.4") | 2d15mm (0.6") | 3d26mm (1.0") | 5d44mm (1.7") | 6d53mm (2.1") | 12d139mm (5.5") | 13d126mm (5.0") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 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 highs average 28°C (82°F), cooling to 16°C (61°F) at night (daily average: 21°C (70°F)). Peaks reach around 30°C (86°F), the coldest nights around 14°C (57°F). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 15 rain days with 162 mm (6.4 in) 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 and shorts
- Light jacket for cool evenings
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes
- Travel first-aid kit
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 28°C (82°F). Nights cool to 16°C (61°F), with a daily average of 21°C (70°F). Peaks reach around 30°C (86°F), the coldest nights around 14°C (57°F).
- How much rain falls in Kenya (Masai Mara) in April?
- In April, Kenya (Masai Mara) receives an average of 162 mm (6.4 in) 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.
