Kahawa weather in May (Kenya)

What kind of weather does May bring to Kahawa? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Kahawa generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

Kahawa in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 175 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kahawa. January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kahawa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nairobi, Kenya (14 KM, 9 Miles).

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.

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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 Kahawa, 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

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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