Gilgil weather in May (Kenya)

Is Gilgil a good destination in May, weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

May in Gilgil generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 22°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 13°C.

Precipitation

Gilgil in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 208 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Gilgil, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nakuru, Kenya (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Kenya in May

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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 Gilgil, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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