Nakuru Weather in May

What's the weather like in Nakuru (Kenya) in May 2024?

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Nakuru and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Nakuru weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.9°C 74.9°F
Nightly temperature 11°C 51.7°F
Average temperature 17.4°C 63.3°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 123 mm 4.8 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 28.4°C 83°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nakuru with around 123mm 4.8 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Nakuru

Nakuru average temperature in May

May rainfall

Nakuru average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Nakuru 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 Nakuru in May 2024.

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Nakuru weather stats

Nakuru weather statistics
Hottest month: March 26.3°C 79.3°F
Driest month: February 33mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: February 8.6hrs
Coldest month: July 22.2°C 72°F
Wettest month: April 126mm 5ins
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