Central Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Central, Kenya in May.

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Eldoret Kikuyu Limuru Lake Nakuru National Park

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

What to Expect in Central in May

Central, Kenya is a region in Kenya. In May, Central experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Limuru at 24°C (75°F) to very warm in Meru National Park at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Meru National Park and 15°C (59°F) in Limuru.

To explore the conditions in Central, Kenya in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Meru National Park with an average of 30 mm (1.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Eldoret with 244 mm (9.6 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Eldoret sees around 235 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Central by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Central — and find the best time to visit. (based on Eldoret)

January26°C (79°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April25°C (77°F) May24°C (75°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September23°C (73°F) October24°C (75°F) November24°C (75°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Central in May

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

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 Central

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

Temperature range in Central (May)

Precipitation variation in Central (May)

Eldoret

In May Eldoret generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
235 hours
229 hours
Monthly rainfall
203 mm (8 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Eldoret →

Kikuyu

In May Kikuyu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
175 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Kikuyu →

Limuru

In May Limuru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
175 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Limuru →

Lake Nakuru National Park

In May Lake Nakuru National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°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
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
208 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
174 mm (6.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Lake Nakuru National Park →

Meru National Park

In May Meru National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
8 days
3 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Meru National Park →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Central, in Kenya.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Central in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Eldoret 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 244 mm (9.6 in)
Kikuyu 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Limuru 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Lake Nakuru National Park 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Meru National Park 33°C (91°F) 22°C (72°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)

Central weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central, Kenya in May?

Expect unpleasant weather across Central, Kenya in May. The popular destination of Eldoret averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Central, Kenya in May?

In Eldoret, the average daytime high in May is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

Does Central, Kenya get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Central, Kenya peaks during May. Eldoret averages roughly 244 mm (9.6 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Central, Kenya?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Eldoret, May may not be the ideal time to visit Central, Kenya.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Eldoret. The weather in July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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