Eldoret weather in May (Central, Kenya)

Is Eldoret a good destination in May, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Eldoret typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 24°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Eldoret in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 244 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 235 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Eldoret, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 244 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 235 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kenya in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Eldoret, 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.

Swimming

8/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Eldoret.

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