Mount Elgon National Park Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in May.

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Endebess Kitale

Planning a getaway to Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya 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 to Expect in Mount Elgon National Park in May

Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya is a region in Kenya. May in Mount Elgon National Park generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Endebess.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kitale with an average of 232 mm (9.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Endebess with 261 mm (10 in).

Explore Mount Elgon National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mount Elgon National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Endebess)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March26°C (79°F) April24°C (75°F) May23°C (73°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September22°C (72°F) October23°C (73°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mount Elgon National Park in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mount Elgon National Park.

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 Mount Elgon National Park

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya?

Temperature range in Mount Elgon National Park (May)

Precipitation variation in Mount Elgon National Park (May)

Endebess

In May Endebess generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
247 mm (9.7 in)
261 mm (10 in)
259 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Endebess →

Kitale

In May Kitale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
235 hours
229 hours
Monthly rainfall
207 mm (8.1 in)
232 mm (9.1 in)
216 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mount Elgon National Park in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Endebess 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 261 mm (10 in)
Kitale 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 232 mm (9.1 in)

Mount Elgon National Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in May?

Expect poor weather across Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in May. The popular destination of Endebess averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in May?

Average temperatures in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya during May range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Endebess.

Does Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya get a lot of rain in May?

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya, with Endebess averaging around 261 mm (10 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya due to the typically poor weather in Endebess.

Generally speaking, January, February and December provide perfect weather in Endebess. On the other hand, the months of May, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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