Kenya, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 21°C (70°F) in Naivasha to 36°C (97°F) in Lodwar. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Lodwar and 13°C (55°F) in Naivasha.
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Daytime temperatures in Nairobi typically peak at 25°C (77°F) in May, putting it in the high range.
Average overnight lows in Kenya during May sit near 16°C (61°F) in Nairobi.
Lodwar tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 26°C (79°F).
According to our data, Naivasha holds the title for the coldest city in Kenya in May. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 21°C (70°F) and drops to lows of about 13°C (55°F) during the night.
Across Kenya, sunshine in May ranges from moderately sunny in Nairobi (175 hours) to sunny in Lodwar (310 hours).
The water temperature averages approximately 27°C (81°F) in Mombasa this month, a perfect temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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