Magadi Weather in May

What's the weather like in Magadi (Kenya) in May 2025?

The climate in Magadi during May can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Magadi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Magadi weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.2°C 90°F
Nightly temperature 22°C 71.6°F
Average temperature 27.1°C 80.8°F
Daily sunshine 7.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 48 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 28.2°C 82.8°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 9kph 6 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Magadi with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Magadi

Magadi average temperature in May

May rainfall

Magadi average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Magadi average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Magadi in May 2025.

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Magadi weather stats

Magadi weather statistics
Hottest month: February 36°C 96.8°F
Driest month: July 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: January 10.1hrs
Coldest month: July 31.1°C 88°F
Wettest month: April 107mm 4.2ins
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