Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Nairobi, Kenya in May
Weather score43Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 186mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
186mm
Sun
5.9h
Weather score
43
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 186mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nairobi, Kenya with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May23°C average high
May is close to Nairobi's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May186mm average rain
May is wetter than Nairobi's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, June to October, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.9 hours average sun
May sits close to Nairobi's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May43 weather score
May is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya
Marriott
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