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Kithimani Weather in April

Kithimani in April

The short of it: Kithimani in April averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 146 mm (5.7 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 28° · low 18° · rain 146 mm · daylight 12 h 5 min

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

Thirty years of records give Kithimani an average April high of 28°, a low of 18° and some 146 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 146 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

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, Kithimani runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Matuu, 12 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Kithimani, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus March
2° colder, 49 mm more rain
Versus May
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 5 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MatuuMachakos County12 km ENE28°18°138 mm
TalaMachakos County17 km SW26°17°148 mm
KangundoMachakos County17 km SW25°16°161 mm
MwalaMachakos County19 km S27°18°135 mm
Ol DonyoMachakos County24 km WNW27°17°180 mm
MakutanoMachakos County25 km S28°18°128 mm
KithiiMachakos County28 km SSW26°17°131 mm
WamunyuMachakos County28 km SSE28°18°125 mm

The Almanac · Kithimani 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 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 146 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Kithimani by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°16°24 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°16°22 mm13 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
March30°17°97 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April28°18°146 mm12 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
May26°17°42 mm10 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°15°5.0 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°14°1.0 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°15°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°15°4.0 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°17°54 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
November27°17°191 mm10 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
December27°16°77 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kithimani in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kithimani in April?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 146 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Kithimani?

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

How long are the days in Kithimani 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 Kithimani in April?

Hardly — April nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Kithimani in April?

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

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