May weather forecast
Nakuru, Kenya

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Weather in May

May continues the trend set by April as rainfall levels remain high, falling slightly to 70mm (2.76") over an almost equivalent number of days. Subtle changes in temperature are evident in May with a slight drop observed in Nakuru, fluctuating between 11.5°C (52.7°F) and 21.9°C (71.4°F). The month also brings in heavier humidity and cloud cover, but the UV index and wind speed remain virtually unchanged from April. Despite the clouds and the rain, May is a pleasant month with over 9 hours of sunshine each day.

Temperature

The onset of May marks an average high-temperature of an agreeable 21.9°C (71.4°F), hardly differing from April's 23.1°C (73.6°F). May nights in Nakuru are marked by an average low-temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F).

Humidity

May is the most humid month in Nakuru, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Nakuru, in May, during 19.4 rainfall days, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nakuru, there are 206.3 rainfall days, and 657mm (25.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Nakuru is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:36 EAT.

Sunshine

In Nakuru, Kenya, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Nakuru in May?

In Nakuru, in May, the average high-temperature is 21.9°C (71.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 11.5°C (52.7°F).

What is the most humid month in Nakuru?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month in Nakuru, Kenya.

What is the average humidity in May in Nakuru?

In Nakuru, Kenya, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How much does it rain in Nakuru in May?

In May, in Nakuru, Kenya, the rain falls for 19.4 days. Throughout May, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Nakuru have in May?

In May, the average day length in Nakuru is 12h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Nakuru?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:36 EAT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Nakuru?

The average sunshine duration in May in Nakuru, Kenya, is 9.2h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Nakuru?

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Nakuru.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Nakuru?

In Nakuru, Kenya, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Nakuru, Kenya

Average temperature in May - Nakuru, Kenya
  • Average high temperature in May: 21.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 11.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Nakuru, Kenya

Average pressure in May - Nakuru, Kenya
  • Average pressure in May: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Nakuru, Kenya

Average wind speed in May - Nakuru, Kenya
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Nakuru, Kenya

Average humidity in May - Nakuru, Kenya
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (59%).

Average rainfall in May
Nakuru, Kenya

Average rainfall in May - Nakuru, Kenya
  • Average rainfall in May: 70mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (18mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Nakuru, Kenya

Average rainfall days in May - Nakuru, Kenya
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Nakuru, Kenya

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Nakuru, Kenya
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The months with the shortest days are June and July (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Nakuru, Kenya

Average sunshine days in May - Nakuru, Kenya
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Nakuru, Kenya

Average UV index in May - Nakuru, Kenya
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Nakuru, Kenya

Average cloud cover in May - Nakuru, Kenya
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in May
Nakuru, Kenya

Average visibility in May - Nakuru, Kenya
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and July (8km).

Nakuru, Kenya

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