Kikuyu weather in May (Central, Kenya)

Looking to travel to Kikuyu in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Kikuyu generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Kikuyu in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 175 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kikuyu. January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April and May tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kikuyu, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nairobi, Kenya (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in Kenya in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Kikuyu in May?

For visitors traveling to Kikuyu, 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 in May.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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