Nairobi in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nairobi in may 2025
The weather in Nairobi in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
59°F
Fog
54% of time
20%
13%
9%
Weather at 12pm
74°F
Moderate rain at times
54% of time
28%
17%
3%
Weather at 6pm
70°F
Moderate rain at times
65% of time
22%
9%
5%
Weather at 3am
61°F
52%
18%
13%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nairobi in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nairobi in may.
The climate of Nairobi in may is tolerable
In may in Nairobi, the climate is wet (with 8.2in of rainfall over 15 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 10.6in of rainfall over 16 days.
The climate quite good in that locality the month of may. Temperatures are up to 76°F. The minimum is 59°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Nairobi is 68°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Nairobi in may with a maximum record of 81°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 50°F in 2012.
In may in Nairobi, the days on average last 12:04. Sunrise is at 06:27 and sets at 18:31.
Nairobi: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Nairobi. more information
May: another location in Kenya?
If you want to go to Kenya in may, there are destinations with better weather than Nairobi:
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.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nairobi in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 81°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 50°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (49%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.2in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 96% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.83km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 52% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:27 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:31 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:04 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Nairobi in may 2024:
61°F to 70°F
61°F to 74°F
58°F to 76°F
59°F to 72°F
59°F to 67°F
59°F to 72°F
59°F to 70°F
61°F to 68°F
61°F to 72°F
58°F to 72°F
58°F to 74°F
56°F to 74°F
58°F to 74°F
59°F to 74°F
56°F to 74°F
58°F to 74°F
56°F to 74°F
59°F to 74°F
56°F to 76°F
58°F to 74°F
58°F to 72°F
59°F to 72°F
59°F to 72°F
58°F to 70°F
58°F to 72°F
58°F to 74°F
54°F to 74°F
56°F to 72°F
56°F to 74°F
56°F to 74°F
56°F to 74°F
Map: other cities in Kenya in may
Cities near Nairobi:
| Thika in may | tolerable weather |
| Murang'a in may | tolerable weather |
| Lake Naivasha National Park in may | good weather |
| Nyeri in may | tolerable weather |
| Aberdare National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Lake Nakuru National Park in may | good weather |
| Mount Kenya National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Chuka in may | tolerable weather |
| Amboseli National Park in may | good weather |
| Mwingi National Reserve in may | tolerable weather |
| Kericho in may | very bad weather |
| Maasai Mara National Reserve in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Nairobi
perfect weather
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Weather data for Nairobi in may:
Weather data for Nairobi for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nairobi. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nairobi 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 Nairobi.