Murangʼa weather in May (Kenya)

What can you expect from the weather in Murangʼa during May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Murangʼa generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Murangʼa in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

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

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, June, July, August, September and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Murangʼa, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 156 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 175 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Nairobi, Kenya (71 KM, 44 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.

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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 Murangʼa in May?

For visitors traveling to Murangʼa, 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
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Kenya? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Kenya. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.