Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Kisumu with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 18°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Kisumu in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Kisumu with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 17°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 29°C, with nights close to 17°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kisumu will be around 29°C, with nights close to 17°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 219 mm of precipitation, spread over 27 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
With an average precipitation chance of 87% this month, rainy days are almost inevitable.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Kisumu. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Kisumu in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
28°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
219 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
27 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Kisumu?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Kisumu. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Kisumu in May
With 32°C, Kisumu hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Kisumu
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Kisumu, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Kisumu
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Kisumu, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 27 days of rain in Kisumu.
Daily UV Index in May in Kisumu
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kisumu, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Kisumu Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Kisumu, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Kisumu Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Kisumu, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Kisumu
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Kisumu. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Kisumu by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kisumu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
