Nairobi · April
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 77°F, dipping to 61°F at night. Humidity averages 77% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 28 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
77° / 61°F
Humidity
77%
Rain days
28/mo
Wind
9 mph
What April feels like in Nairobi
Sunrise
06:30
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:35
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Nairobi in April
The kit for April in Nairobi: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
April vs the surrounding months
vs March
-4° avg high
+10 rain days
Nairobi in March →
April
77°F avg high
28 rain days
Best: morning
vs May
+2° avg high
+4 rain days
Nairobi in May →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Nairobi in April?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Nairobi in April?+
Average high 77°F, average low 61°F.
How does April compare to surrounding months in Nairobi?+
Compared to March (avg high 81°F), April is cooler. Compared to May (avg high 75°F), April is warmer.
Does it rain often in Nairobi in April?+
Expect about 28 measurable rain days in April, on average.