Eastern Region Weather in May

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

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Machakos Kitui

Planning a journey to Eastern Region, Kenya this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Eastern Region in May

Eastern Region, Kenya is a region in Kenya. May in Eastern Region generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Machakos to 28°C (82°F) in Kitui. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Kitui and 16°C (61°F) in Machakos.

For a closer look at conditions across Eastern Region, Kenya, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kitui with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Machakos with 80 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Machakos gets around 175 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Eastern Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Eastern Region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Machakos)

January27°C (81°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May25°C (77°F) June24°C (75°F) July24°C (75°F) This monthAugust24°C (75°F) September26°C (79°F) October27°C (81°F) November25°C (77°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Eastern Region in May

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

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 Eastern Region

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

Temperature range in Eastern Region (May)

Precipitation variation in Eastern Region (May)

Machakos

In May Machakos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
175 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
165 mm (6.5 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
5 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Machakos →

Kitui

In May Kitui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
4 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Eastern Region, in Kenya.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Machakos 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Kitui 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

Eastern Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eastern Region, Kenya in May?

May in Eastern Region, Kenya brings excellent weather. In Machakos, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Eastern Region, Kenya in May?

In Machakos, the average daytime high in May is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

Does Eastern Region, Kenya get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Eastern Region, Kenya during May, with Machakos averaging close to 80 mm (3.1 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Eastern Region, Kenya?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Eastern Region, Kenya. Typically, the climate in Machakos is excellent.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly excellent weather in Machakos.

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We have much more information about the climate in Eastern Region.

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