May weather forecast
Kenya

May continues the trend set by April, remaining within the long rainy season in Kenya. In Nairobi, rainfall remains high but begins to decrease compared to the previous month, with precipitation levels averaging 190mm (7.48").

Temperature-wise, Nairobi sees a slight increase from the cooler conditions experienced in April. The city typically sees temperatures ranging from a low of 14°C (57.2°F) to a high of 25°C (77°F) during the day. Despite the ongoing rainy season, the slight rise in temperatures begins to hint at the forthcoming dry season.

The coastal city of Mombasa sees a reduction in rainfall compared to April, but it remains relatively high with an average of 260mm (10.24"). The temperatures in Mombasa remain largely constant, with lows around 23°C (73.4°F) and highs reaching up to 29°C (84.2°F). As with previous months, the warmth of the Indian Ocean offers excellent conditions for swimming and other water activities.

In the northern regions of Kenya, cities such as Marsabit continue to experience the cooler conditions brought on by the long rainy season. Daytime temperatures peak around 31°C (87.8°F), maintaining the cooler trend set in April.

In the western city of Kisumu, May sees a further decrease in temperature, with a range between 18°C (64.4°F) and 28°C (82.4°F), and a continuation of the long rainy season. Precipitation averages around 150mm (5.91"), indicating a gradual transition to the drier season in the coming months.

For wildlife enthusiasts, the green landscapes resulting from the rains can make for picturesque wildlife viewing, although the high precipitation levels can make some areas more challenging to navigate. The migration of wildebeests in the Maasai Mara continues, providing ongoing opportunities to witness this natural spectacle.

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• Nairobi - May »
  On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:32 EAT. May is the most humid month in Nairobi, with an average relative humidity of 84%.
• Mombasa - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Mombasa are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the highest humidity in Mombasa are January, May, September through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.
• Nakuru - May »
  With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month in Nakuru, Kenya. May is the most humid month in Nakuru, with an average relative humidity of 80%.
• Eldoret - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Eldoret sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:41 EAT. January through May, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Eldoret, Kenya.
• Kitale - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Kitale is May, when the rain falls for 21.4 days and typically aggregates up to 104mm (4.09") of precipitation. On the first day of May in Kitale, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:41.
• Malindi - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Malindi, Kenya, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Malindi during May, the rain falls for 19.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation.
• Garissa - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Garissa, Kenya. The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth.
• Kakamega - May »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Kakamega are April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. The months with the highest humidity in Kakamega are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 85%.
• Kapenguria - May »
  On the last day of May, in Kapenguria sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:42 EAT. In May, in Kapenguria the rain falls for 21.4 days.
• Bungoma - May »
  The months with the highest humidity in Bungoma are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 85%. The months with the lowest UV index in Bungoma, Kenya, are April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.