Kenya weather in May
Considering a trip to Kenya this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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 warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Naivasha at 21°C to very warm in Lodwar at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Lodwar and 13°C in Naivasha.
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. The city Nairobi usually sees around 175 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Kenya, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kenya's yearly weather, check out our Kenya climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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