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Tsavo West in April

April is outside the preferred season for Tsavo West; most visitors choose August to September.

Verdictoutside the preferred season
Temperature19–30°
Rainrainy season
Crowdsvery quiet

Weather in Tsavo West in April

Average highs in April are around 30°C, dropping to about 19°C at night. This is the rainy season, so expect frequent showers and occasionally harder roads.

What happens in April

Peak rains; some rough tracks in the volcanic hills can be affected.

Experience quality this month is 2 out of 5, and visitor levels are very quiet. The best period overall is August to September.

What to pack

  • neutral-coloured layers
  • a rain jacket and a dry bag for your camera
  • insect repellent and long sleeves for the evening
  • binoculars for distant wildlife

Tsavo West through the year

MonthTemp (°C)RainExperienceCrowds
January18–29mostly dry★★★★★quiet
February18–31mostly dry★★★★★quiet
March19–31some rain★★★★★very quiet
April19–30rainy season★★★★★very quiet
May18–29mostly dry★★★★★very quiet
June16–27mostly dry★★★★★quiet
July15–27mostly dry★★★★★moderate
August15–27mostly dry★★★★★moderate
September16–29mostly dry★★★★★quiet
October18–30mostly dry★★★★★quiet
November19–28rainy season★★★★★very quiet
December19–27rainy season★★★★★quiet

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Frequently asked questions

Is April a good time to visit Tsavo West?

April is outside the preferred season for Tsavo West; most visitors choose August to September.

What is the weather like in Tsavo West in April?

Highs around 30°C, rainy season.

Is Tsavo West busy in April?

Visitor levels in April are very quiet.

Sources: Magical Kenya - Tsavo · Kenya Wildlife Service - Tsavo East (Tsavo Conservation Area) · Climates to Travel - Makindu (nearest station)
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.