Weather in May in Lamu Island
Planning a trip to Lamu Island this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Lamu Island in May?
Lamu Island is a region in Kenya. May in Lamu Island generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Lamu Town. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lamu Island in May, check out the map below. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.For a closer look at conditions across Lamu Island, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Lamu Town with an average of 204 mm to heavy rainfall in Shela Village with 211 mm. Lamu Town experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Lamu Island climate page.
Where to go in Lamu Island in May
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Kenya, check out our Lamu Island's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 2 most popular destinations in Lamu Island?
Lamu Town
In May Lamu Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Shela Village
In May Shela Village generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Lamu Island?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lamu Town, May may not be the ideal time to visit Lamu Island.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Lamu Town. On the other hand, the month of May tends to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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