Kisumu in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kisumu in may 2025
The weather in Kisumu in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
65°F
Moderate rain at times
42% of time
21%
18%
11%
Weather at 12pm
79°F
Moderate rain at times
56% of time
28%
7%
6%
Weather at 6pm
76°F
Heavy rain
41% of time
37%
18%
4%
Weather at 3am
65°F
40%
35%
11%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kisumu in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kisumu in may.
The climate of Kisumu in may is very bad
the weather in Kisumu in may is wet (with 20.6in of precipitation over 25 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 15.7in of rainfall over 21 days.
The climate quite good in that area the month of may. Temperatures are up to 81°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 65°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Kisumu is 72°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Kisumu in may with a maximum record of 88°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 58°F in 2012.
On this month of may, day length in Kisumu is generally 12:07. The sun rises at 06:34 and sets at 18:41.
May: another location in Kenya?
If you want to go to Kenya in may, there are destinations with better weather than Kisumu:
In may, Lodwar, Marsabit National Park, Sibiloi National Park, Ilemi Triangle and Namunyak have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Lake Naivasha National Park, Mombasa, Tsavo West National Park, Amboseli National Park, Garissa and Kitale have good weather.
Finally, Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Mount Kenya National Park, Lamu, Mwingi National Reserve and Aberdare National Park have a tolerable climate, but better than Kisumu.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kisumu in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 88°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 58°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 10km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 20.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 25 day(s) (80%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.5in (2009) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.3km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:34 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:41 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:07 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kisumu in may 2024:
68°F to 79°F
68°F to 74°F
67°F to 74°F
67°F to 68°F
65°F to 74°F
67°F to 79°F
68°F to 77°F
67°F to 76°F
67°F to 77°F
67°F to 77°F
65°F to 79°F
67°F to 81°F
67°F to 81°F
65°F to 81°F
65°F to 79°F
65°F to 79°F
65°F to 79°F
67°F to 79°F
67°F to 79°F
67°F to 77°F
67°F to 72°F
67°F to 77°F
67°F to 77°F
68°F to 74°F
67°F to 74°F
68°F to 79°F
65°F to 79°F
67°F to 79°F
65°F to 81°F
67°F to 81°F
65°F to 81°F
Map: other cities in Kenya in may
Cities near Kisumu:
| Siaya in may | very bad weather |
| Kericho in may | very bad weather |
| Kisii in may | bad weather |
| Eldoret in may | tolerable weather |
| Kitale in may | good weather |
| Maasai Mara National Reserve in may | tolerable weather |
| Lake Nakuru National Park in may | good weather |
| Lake Naivasha National Park in may | good weather |
| Aberdare National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Nyeri in may | tolerable weather |
| Nairobi in may | tolerable weather |
| Murang'a in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Kisumu
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Kisumu in may:
Weather data for Kisumu for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kisumu. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kisumu can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kisumu.