Nyeri weather in May (Central, Kenya)

Looking to travel to Nyeri in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Nyeri generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

Nyeri in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 149 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February, June, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nyeri, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 149 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

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 Nyeri in May?

For visitors traveling to Nyeri, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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