Lamu Town

Lamu Island Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lamu Island, Kenya in May.

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Lamu Town Shela Village

Planning a trip to Lamu Island, Kenya this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Lamu Island in May

Lamu Island, Kenya 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 (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Lamu Town. 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, Kenya, 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 (8 in) to heavy rainfall in Shela Village with 211 mm (8.3 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Explore Lamu Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lamu Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lamu Town)

January31°C (88°F) February31°C (88°F) March32°C (90°F) April31°C (88°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September29°C (84°F) October30°C (86°F) November31°C (88°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lamu Island in May

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

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 Lamu Island

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

Temperature range in Lamu Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Lamu Island (May)

Lamu Town

In May Lamu Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
204 mm (8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
perfect
Climate in Lamu Town →

Shela Village

In May Shela Village generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
perfect
Climate in Shela Village →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Lamu Island, in Kenya.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lamu Island in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lamu Town 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 204 mm (8 in)
Shela Village 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)

Lamu Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lamu Island, Kenya in May?

Expect poor weather across Lamu Island, Kenya in May. The popular destination of Lamu Town averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Lamu Island, Kenya in May?

In Lamu Town, the average daytime high in May is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Lamu Island, Kenya get a lot of rain in May?

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to Lamu Island, Kenya, with Lamu Town averaging around 204 mm (8 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Lamu Island, Kenya?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lamu Town, May may not be the ideal time to visit Lamu Island, Kenya.

Generally speaking, 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.

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