Kitale weather in May (Kenya)

How does the May weather in Kitale compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Kitale typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Kitale in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 232 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 235 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kitale. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kitale, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 232 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Eldoret, Kenya (62 KM, 39 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.

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 Kitale, 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 Kitale.

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