Kenya Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Kenya experiences warm temperatures with an average high of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and an average low of 15.9°C (60.6°F). The country sees a moderate amount of precipitation, with an average of 0.27 inches and a 38.7% chance of rain. The most common weather condition is partly cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 80.8%. May marks the beginning of the long rainy season in Kenya, with increased precipitation throughout the country. The weather is generally cooler due to the cloud cover and rain, with temperatures ranging from the high 10s to mid-20s °C (around 68°F). The long rainy season can bring heavy downpours and occasional storms, which may cause disruptions to travel and outdoor activities.
What is the temperature in Kenya in May?
Average air temperature in Kenya is 19.5°C (67.2°F) in May. The outside temperature in Kenya feels like 19.5°C (67.1°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 24.3°C (75.7°F) and feels like 24.2°C (75.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 15.9°C (60.6°F) which feels like 15.9°C (60.6°F).
How hot is Kenya in May?
The hot temperature in May in Kenya rises to 28.1°C (82.6°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 73.4% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 27.3 °C (81.1°F). The average maximum temp in Kenya is 24.3°C (81.1°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Kenya in May?
The coldest temp in Kenya in May drops to 13.8°C (56.8°F) during the cold nights. With 20.6km/h (12.8mph) winds and 73.4% humidity it feels like 13.8°C (56.8°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 15.9°C (60.6°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Kenya in May?
Yes, it rains for 30 days in Kenya in May averaging 0.27 mm of precipitation. Kenya has a 38.7% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Kenya throughout May?
Kenya has 0.27 mm (0.01 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 30 days out of the entire month.
Is Kenya windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Kenya during May is 20.6km/h (12.8mph) and average windgust is 26.3km/h (16.3mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 28.7km/h (17.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Kenya in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in Kenya.
What are the humidity levels in Kenya in May?
The average humidity levels in Kenya in May are 73.4%. Daily humidity levels in Kenya range from 63% to 85.8% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Kenya in May?
Kenya has 12 hours 03 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Kenya in May is at 6:27:42 and the sunset is at 18:31:15.
What is the cloud coverage in Kenya in May?
Clouds cover 80.8% of the sky on average throughout May in Kenya. The cloud coverage ranges from 64.9% to 89.9% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Kenya?
The average UV index in Kenya is 8.7 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 5 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Kenya in May?
The average solar radiation is 221.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Kenya during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 111.2 W/m2 to 307 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Kenya?
The average solar energy during May in Kenya is 19.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 9.3 MJ/m2, to 26.7 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Kenya in May?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Kenya in May.
What is the air pressure in Kenya in May?
On average the air pressure in Kenya in May is 1023.7 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1021.5 mb to 1025.3 mb.
What is the visibility in Kenya in May?
The average daylight visibility in Kenya in May is 11.9 km (7.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 10.1 km (6.3 miles) to 15.1 km (9.4 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Kenya in May?
The average dew point in Kenya during May is 14.2°C (57.6°F).
Where is the data for Kenya climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Kenya in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- NAIROBI JKIA, KE
- NAIROBI DAGORETTI, KE
- NAIROBI WILSON, KE
- HKJK
- HKNW