Naivasha weather in May (Kenya)

What's the typical weather in Naivasha for May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Naivasha typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Naivasha in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. On average, there are about 19 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 208 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Naivasha, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nakuru, Kenya (64 KM, 40 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 Naivasha, 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

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