Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
78°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Lake Nakuru National Park
Kenya · Africa
Warm days with cooler nights and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
78°F
Lows around 61°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days this month.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 75° and nights feel near 62°.
CoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
37%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 75°F, easing to about 69°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning68°F
Rain10%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday76°F
Rain38%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon75°F
Rain38%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening68°F
Rain22%
Cloud70%
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 | 81 | 58 | 1.4 | 5 | 11.3 | 60 |
| Feb | 84 | 58 | 1.0 | 4 | 11.5 | 55 |
| Mar | 84 | 60 | 2.3 | 8 | 11.1 | 59 |
| Apr | 80 | 61 | 5.6 | 17 | 10.3 | 72 |
| May | 78 | 61 | 4.1 | 11 | 10.6 | 76 |
| Jun | 78 | 58 | 0.9 | 5 | 10.4 | 75 |
| Jul | 75 | 59 | 3.2 | 13 | 10.2 | 76 |
| Aug | 75 | 58 | 4.8 | 17 | 10.3 | 76 |
| Sep | 77 | 58 | 4.0 | 13 | 10.8 | 72 |
| Oct | 78 | 59 | 2.6 | 12 | 10.8 | 71 |
| Nov | 78 | 60 | 3.3 | 13 | 10.4 | 75 |
| Dec | 79 | 59 | 1.4 | 8 | 11.0 | 68 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Lake Nakuru National Park with Chobe National Park.
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
Data & methodology