Mount Kenya National Park Weather in May

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

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Nanyuki Naro Moru

Thinking about venturing to Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Mount Kenya National Park in May

Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya is a region in Kenya. May in Mount Kenya 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 13°C (55°F) in Nanyuki.

For a closer look at conditions across Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Naro Moru with an average of 169 mm (6.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Nanyuki with 256 mm (10 in).

Explore Mount Kenya National Park by month

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

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March25°C (77°F) April24°C (75°F) May23°C (73°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September23°C (73°F) October23°C (73°F) November22°C (72°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mount Kenya National Park in May

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

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

Temperature range in Mount Kenya National Park (May)

Precipitation variation in Mount Kenya National Park (May)

Nanyuki

In May Nanyuki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
288 mm (11 in)
256 mm (10 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Nanyuki →

Naro Moru

In May Naro Moru 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 pleasant 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
239 mm (9.4 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
18 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nanyuki 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 256 mm (10 in)
Naro Moru 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)

Mount Kenya National Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Nanyuki sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

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

Nanyuki averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

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

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya, with Nanyuki averaging around 256 mm (10 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Nanyuki, May may not be the ideal time to visit Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, June, July and September offering mostly perfect weather in Nanyuki. On the other hand, the weather in April and October tend to be poor.

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