Nyahururu weather in May (Kenya)

How is May weather typically in Nyahururu? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of May in Nyahururu typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 24°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Nyahururu in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 254 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 208 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Nyahururu, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 254 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nakuru, Kenya (47 KM, 29 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 Nyahururu, 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

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