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Nairobi weather in May

Weather in Nairobi: May

Average day temperature: 74.3°F
Average night temperature: 59.2°F
Number of sunny days: 2 days
Day length: 12.1 - 12.1 hours
Number of rainy days: 11 days
Precipitation totals: 4.6 in.

Air temperature in May, °F

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The highest day temperature during May of 2025 was 78°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 54°F. Daily and nightly averages during May were 71.7°F and 57.8°F.

Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days

Mostly all days in May are cloudy but sunny and partly cloudy days are also possible.

Precipitation total in May, in.

Precipitation total value in Nairobi in May is 4.1 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.

Wind speed in May, mph

The average wind speed value in May is 4.9 mph It makes May one of the least windy months of the year.

Average sunny hours

This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 4.5.

Best time for vacation in Nairobi

Sunniest months:
January 20 days
February 20 days
March 17 days
Warmest months:
March 81.4 °F
February 81.4 °F
January 78.7 °F
Coldest months:
July 73.1 °F
June 73.2 °F
August 74.2 °F
Rainiest months:
April 13 days
May 11 days
November 8 days
Windiest months:
February 9.1 mph
March 8.7 mph
December 8.6 mph

Nairobi on a weather map

Nairobi
+57°F
SW 6 mph
Feels like: +57°F
Precip.: 0%
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24 Hours Forecast
Nairobi
Local time: 03:54
December 06, saturday
0600
57°F
SW
5 mph
0900
66°F
SW
10 mph
1200
77°F
W
13 mph
1500
77°F
W
14 mph
1800
70°F
W
13 mph
2100
61°F
W
9 mph
December 07, sunday
0000
59°F
SW
9 mph
0300
57°F
SW
7 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F