Nairobi Weather in May

What's the weather like in Nairobi (Nairobi Area) in May 2024?

The climate in Nairobi during May can be summarized as mild and wet.

May is in the fall / autumn in Nairobi and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

Nairobi weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.7°C 72.9°F
Nightly temperature 13.1°C 55.6°F
Average temperature 17.9°C 64.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 186 mm 7.3 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 28.2°C 82.8°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nairobi with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Nairobi

Nairobi average temperature in May

May rainfall

Nairobi average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Nairobi 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 Nairobi in May 2024.

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Nairobi weather stats

Nairobi weather statistics
Hottest month: March 25.5°C 77.9°F
Driest month: July 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: February 9.6hrs
Coldest month: July 20.5°C 68.9°F
Wettest month: April 244mm 9.6ins
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