Nakuru weather in May (Kenya)

Planning a trip to Nakuru in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Nakuru typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Nakuru in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 208 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Nakuru. January, February, March, June, July, September and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, August, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nakuru climate page with graphs.

 

Nakuru, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 208 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kenya in May

Find out more about the weather in Kenya in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Nakuru in May?

For visitors traveling to Nakuru, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nakuru.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Kenya? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Kenya. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.