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Athi River Weather in April

Athi River in April

The short of it: Athi River in April averages a high of 27 °C (81 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 16° · rain 122 mm · daylight 12 h 5 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Athi River an average April high of 27°, a low of 16° and some 122 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 122 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 5 min in mid-April.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Athi River runs warmer than most and about as wet in April. Kitengela, 3 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

April in Athi River, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus March
2° colder, 49 mm more rain
Versus May
2° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 5 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KitengelaKajiado County3 km SW27°16°122 mm
MlolongoMachakos County8 km NNW27°16°119 mm
GithunguriMachakos County17 km N27°16°120 mm
Imara Daima EstateNairobi County18 km NW27°16°138 mm
PumwaniNairobi County24 km NW27°16°186 mm
Ongata RongaiKajiado County25 km WNW26°16°160 mm
NairobiNairobi County26 km NW26°16°206 mm
IsinyaKajiado County29 km SSW26°16°108 mm

The Almanac · Athi River Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Much like March: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 122 mm.

Climate of Athi River by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°27 mm12 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°15°29 mm12 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
March29°16°73 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April27°16°122 mm11 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
May26°16°57 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
June25°14°14 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°13°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°13°6.0 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°14°10 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October28°15°35 mm11 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November27°15°99 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
December27°15°52 mm12 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Athi River in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Athi River in April?

Days average 27 °C (81 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 122 mm.

Is April a good time to visit Athi River?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Athi River in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 5 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Athi River in April?

Hardly — April nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Athi River in April?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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