Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Turkana with an average temperature of 35°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Turkana 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 Turkana with hot temperatures, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 36°C, with nights close to 26°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Turkana will be around 36°C, with nights close to 26°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 48 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
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 Turkana. 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.
Turkana in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
35°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
36°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
33°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
48 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 Turkana?
May is a great month to be in Turkana for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Turkana in May
With 39°C, Turkana hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Turkana
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Turkana, 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 Turkana
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Turkana, 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 Turkana.
Daily UV Index in May in Turkana
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Turkana, 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 Turkana Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Turkana, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Turkana Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Turkana, 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 Turkana
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Average Weather in Turkana by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Turkana. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
