Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Tsavo West National Park with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Tsavo West National Park 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 Tsavo West National Park with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 21°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Tsavo West National Park will be around 31°C, with nights close to 21°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 39 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 28% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, 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 Tsavo West National Park. 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.
Tsavo West National Park in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
39 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 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 Tsavo West National Park?
May is a great month to be in Tsavo West National Park for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Tsavo West National Park in May
With 35°C, Tsavo West National Park hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Tsavo West National Park
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Tsavo West National Park, 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 Tsavo West National Park
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Tsavo West National Park, 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 9 days of rain in Tsavo West National Park.
Daily UV Index in May in Tsavo West National Park
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Tsavo West National Park, 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 Tsavo West National Park Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Tsavo West National Park, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Tsavo West National Park Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Tsavo West National Park, 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 Tsavo West National Park
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Average Weather in Tsavo West National Park by Month
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