Weather in Nairobi in May
Nairobi offers pleasantly warm weather with frequent rainfall (avg 18.6°C, 18 rainy days). Weather score: 5.6/10 · Good
Avg temp
18.6°C
Daytime high
23.6°C
Night low
14.9°C
Rainy days
18
Sun per day
10.1 h
Nairobi climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.8°C | 26.1°C | 14.6°C | 7 | 11.2 h | 8.3/10 |
| February | 20.5°C | 27.1°C | 15°C | 9 | 11.2 h | 7.6/10 |
| March | 20.6°C | 27.1°C | 15.5°C | 13 | 10.8 h | 6.8/10 |
| April | 19.4°C | 24.9°C | 15.8°C | 24 | 9.9 h | 6.3/10 |
| May | 18.6°C | 23.6°C | 14.9°C | 18 | 10.1 h | 5.6/10 |
| June | 17.7°C | 22.9°C | 13.5°C | 9 | 9.3 h | 6.4/10 |
| July | 17.2°C | 22.5°C | 12.6°C | 4 | 8.2 h | 7.6/10 |
| August | 17.5°C | 23.3°C | 12.8°C | 7 | 8.4 h | 7.1/10 |
| September | 18.5°C | 24.8°C | 13.4°C | 7 | 9.9 h | 8.3/10 |
| October | 19.7°C | 26°C | 14.8°C | 13 | 10.5 h | 6.8/10 |
| November | 18.7°C | 24.1°C | 15.2°C | 21 | 10 h | 6.3/10 |
| December | 18.9°C | 24.6°C | 14.8°C | 15 | 10.8 h | 6.8/10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Nairobi in May
How warm is it in Nairobi in May?
In May, Nairobi averages 18.6°C, with daytime highs of 23.6°C and night lows of 14.9°C.
Does it rain a lot in Nairobi in May?
May sees around 18 rainy days and about 102 mm of rainfall in Nairobi.
Is May a good month to visit Nairobi?
May scores 5.6/10 for Nairobi. Nairobi offers pleasantly warm weather with frequent rainfall (avg 18.6°C, 18 rainy days).