Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
80°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Amboseli National Park
Kenya · Africa
Warm days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Late
Daytime high
80°F
Lows around 66°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 20 wet days, more than in most months.
65%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
63%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 83° and nights feel near 70°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
26%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
2 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 79°F, easing to about 73°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning72°F
Feels 76°F
Rain48%
Cloud72%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Midday78°F
Feels 82°F
Rain69%
Cloud70%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon79°F
Feels 82°F
Rain68%
Cloud71%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening73°F
Feels 77°F
Rain41%
Cloud71%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83 | 66 | 5.9 | 14 | 11.4 | 68 |
| Feb | 85 | 67 | 5.6 | 10 | 11.5 | 63 |
| Mar | 86 | 68 | 6.1 | 13 | 11.1 | 67 |
| Apr | 83 | 68 | 15.5 | 23 | 10.6 | 77 |
| May | 80 | 66 | 7.8 | 20 | 10.6 | 80 |
| Jun | 79 | 63 | 2.1 | 13 | 10.4 | 76 |
| Jul | 78 | 62 | 1.6 | 13 | 10.4 | 73 |
| Aug | 79 | 62 | 2.0 | 18 | 10.4 | 71 |
| Sep | 82 | 63 | 2.2 | 16 | 11.0 | 69 |
| Oct | 84 | 65 | 3.6 | 15 | 11.4 | 67 |
| Nov | 83 | 67 | 9.7 | 21 | 11.1 | 75 |
| Dec | 82 | 67 | 6.2 | 23 | 11.2 | 75 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
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