Weather in May in Coast Region
Planning a trip to Coast Region this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Coast Region in May?
Coast Region is a region in Kenya. May in Coast Region generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Bura at 27°C to very warm in Koito at 33°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Koito and 18°C in Bura. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.To explore the conditions in Coast Region in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tsavo with an average of 46 mm to heavy rainfall in Shimoni with 266 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Diani Beach.Average sunshine
The city Diani Beach usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Coast Region climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Kenya, check out our Coast Region's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Coast Region?
Diani Beach
In May Diani Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Malindi
In May Malindi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Watamu
In May Watamu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Mombasa
In May Mombasa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mtwapa
In May Mtwapa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Coast Region, in Kenya.
Is May the best time to visit Coast Region?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Diani Beach, May may not be the ideal time to visit Coast Region.
Generally speaking, January, February, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Diani Beach. In contrast, April and May tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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