Aberdare National Park Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Aberdare National Park, Kenya in May.

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Maasai Mara National Reserve Nyeri Mweiga Talek

Planning a trip to Aberdare National Park, Kenya this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Aberdare National Park in May

Aberdare National Park, Kenya is a region in Kenya. May in Aberdare National Park generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Nyeri at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Maasai Mara National Reserve at 28°C (82°F). At night it cools down to 16°C (61°F) in Maasai Mara National Reserve and 13°C (55°F) in Nyeri.

For a closer look at conditions across Aberdare National Park, Kenya, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Maasai Mara National Reserve with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Nyeri with 149 mm (5.9 in).

Explore Aberdare National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Aberdare National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Maasai Mara National Reserve)

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May28°C (82°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Aberdare National Park in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Aberdare National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Aberdare National Park

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Aberdare National Park, Kenya?

Temperature range in Aberdare National Park (May)

Precipitation variation in Aberdare National Park (May)

Nyeri

In May Nyeri generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
213 mm (8.4 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Mweiga

In May Mweiga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
194 mm (7.6 in)
127 mm (5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Maasai Mara National Reserve

In May Maasai Mara National Reserve generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
19 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Talek

In May Talek generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
18 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Aberdare National Park, in Kenya.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Aberdare National Park in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Maasai Mara National Reserve 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Nyeri 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Mweiga 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Talek 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Aberdare National Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Aberdare National Park, Kenya in May?

Expect pleasant weather across Aberdare National Park, Kenya in May. The popular destination of Nyeri averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Aberdare National Park, Kenya in May?

In Nyeri, the average daytime high in May is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

Does Aberdare National Park, Kenya get a lot of rain in May?

Aberdare National Park, Kenya sees substantial rainfall in May. Nyeri typically averages about 149 mm (5.9 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Aberdare National Park, Kenya?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Aberdare National Park, Kenya with overall pleasant weather in Nyeri.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, June, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Nyeri. On the other hand, the weather in April and November tend to be unpleasant.

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