Ruaka weather in May (Kenya)

What's the typical weather in Ruaka for May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Ruaka usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 25°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Ruaka in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With about 175 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Ruaka. January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ruaka climate page with graphs.

 

Ruaka, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nairobi, Kenya (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in Kenya in May

Find out more about the weather in Kenya and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ruaka, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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