Weather in May in Coast Region
Planning a getaway to Coast Region this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.
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. Diani Beach experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Diani Beach enjoys close to 202 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Coast Region for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Coast Region climate page.
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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.
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