Weather in May in Kenya
Planning a getaway to Kenya this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Kenya in May?
In May, Kenya experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Naivasha at 21°C to very hot in Lodwar at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Lodwar and 13°C in Naivasha.To explore the conditions in Kenya in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Archers Post with an average of 18 mm to heavy rainfall in Shimoni with 266 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 175 hours of sunlight anticipated in Nairobi. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Kenya climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Kenya?
Nairobi
In May Nairobi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Diani Beach
In May Diani Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Malindi
In May Malindi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Watamu
In May Watamu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Mombasa
In May Mombasa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Kenya?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Kenya with overall perfect weather in Nairobi. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December provide perfect weather in Nairobi.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Kenya.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Kenya? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Kenya.
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