Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
78°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Laikipia
Kenya · Africa
Warm days with cooler nights and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Mid to late
Daytime high
78°F
Lows around 58°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 9 wet days this month.
29%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.1 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 74° and nights feel near 59°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
44%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 76°F, easing to about 68°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning68°F
Rain5%
Cloud46%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday77°F
Rain14%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon76°F
Rain29%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening68°F
Rain21%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79 | 55 | 0.8 | 4 | 11.3 | 63 |
| Feb | 81 | 55 | 0.7 | 3 | 11.6 | 58 |
| Mar | 82 | 57 | 1.3 | 6 | 11.4 | 61 |
| Apr | 80 | 58 | 3.6 | 12 | 10.9 | 69 |
| May | 78 | 58 | 2.5 | 9 | 11.1 | 69 |
| Jun | 76 | 57 | 2.0 | 7 | 10.8 | 68 |
| Jul | 75 | 56 | 3.8 | 11 | 10.6 | 71 |
| Aug | 75 | 56 | 3.5 | 11 | 10.7 | 70 |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 1.6 | 5 | 11.2 | 64 |
| Oct | 78 | 57 | 2.7 | 10 | 11.2 | 65 |
| Nov | 75 | 57 | 3.0 | 14 | 10.7 | 75 |
| Dec | 77 | 56 | 1.0 | 6 | 11.1 | 70 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology