Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Nairobi City with an average temperature of 29°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 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nairobi City 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 Nairobi City 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. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
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 Nairobi City will be around 29°C, with nights close to 16°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 159 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 43% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Nairobi City. 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.
Nairobi City in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
159 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 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 Nairobi City?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Nairobi City. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Nairobi City in May
With 34°C, Nairobi City hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 10°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Nairobi City
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Nairobi City, 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 Nairobi City
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Nairobi City, 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 13 days of rain in Nairobi City.
Daily UV Index in May in Nairobi City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Nairobi City, 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 Nairobi City Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Nairobi City, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Nairobi City Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Nairobi City, 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 Nairobi City
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Nairobi City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Nairobi City by Month
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