Central weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Central in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Central in May?
Central is a region in Kenya. In May, Central experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Nyeri at 21°C to very warm in Meru National Park at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Meru National Park and 13°C in Nyeri.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Meru National Park with an average of 30 mm to heavy rainfall in Eldoret with 244 mm. The city Eldoret usually sees around 235 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Central, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Central's yearly weather, check out our Central climate page.
Where to go in Central in May
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Central?
Eldoret
In May Eldoret generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Nyeri
In May Nyeri generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kikuyu
In May Kikuyu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Limuru
In May Limuru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mweiga
In May Mweiga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Central, in Kenya.
Is May the best time to visit Central?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Eldoret, May may not be the ideal time to visit Central.
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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