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May climate

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May in Nairobi

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Warm days with cooler nights and some sun.

Some tradeoffs

Mid to late

Daytime high

75°F

Lows around 60°F

Rain

Frequent rain

Sun

6 h/day

Air feel

Comfortable

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Temperature

Pleasant by day, brisk at night.

75°Ftypical May high

Typical range

Precipitation

Rain is frequent. About 15 wet days, more than in most months.

48%wet-day frequency

AmountWet-day chance

Sunshine

Cloudier spells limit sunshine.

6.1 hMay sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

ComfortableMay

Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In May, afternoons feel about 73° and nights feel near 62°.

CoolComfortableWarmNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

27%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 74°F, easing to about 68°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning66°F

Rain30%

Cloud71%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Midday74°F

Rain43%

Cloud69%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityStrong

Late afternoon74°F

Rain38%

Cloud69%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Early evening68°F

Rain28%

Cloud67%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Data table

View month-by-month numbers

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	80	58	1.3	6	9.3	67
Feb	82	59	1.1	4	9.4	61
Mar	82	61	2.2	10	8.6	65
Apr	78	61	4.7	20	6.8	76
May	75	60	3.5	15	6.1	77
Jun	73	57	1.4	7	5.3	74
Jul	72	55	0.5	4	4.2	72
Aug	73	56	0.9	4	4.1	70
Sep	77	56	0.8	4	6.0	66
Oct	79	59	1.5	8	7.3	66
Nov	76	60	3.2	17	6.6	77
Dec	77	59	1.8	10	8.3	74

Similar climates

Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Nairobi with San Miguel de Allende.

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: reviewed station-normal observations.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

1.3

9.3

Feb

1.1

9.4

Mar

2.2

8.6

Apr

4.7

6.8

May

3.5

6.1

Jun

1.4

5.3

Jul

0.5

4.2

Aug

0.9

4.1

Sep

0.8

6.0

Oct

1.5

7.3

Nov

3.2

6.6

Dec

1.8

8.3

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	80	58	1.3	6	9.3	67
Feb	82	59	1.1	4	9.4	61
Mar	82	61	2.2	10	8.6	65
Apr	78	61	4.7	20	6.8	76
May	75	60	3.5	15	6.1	77
Jun	73	57	1.4	7	5.3	74
Jul	72	55	0.5	4	4.2	72
Aug	73	56	0.9	4	4.1	70
Sep	77	56	0.8	4	6.0	66
Oct	79	59	1.5	8	7.3	66
Nov	76	60	3.2	17	6.6	77
Dec	77	59	1.8	10	8.3	74

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	80	58	1.3	6	9.3	67
Feb	82	59	1.1	4	9.4	61
Mar	82	61	2.2	10	8.6	65
Apr	78	61	4.7	20	6.8	76
May	75	60	3.5	15	6.1	77
Jun	73	57	1.4	7	5.3	74
Jul	72	55	0.5	4	4.2	72
Aug	73	56	0.9	4	4.1	70
Sep	77	56	0.8	4	6.0	66
Oct	79	59	1.5	8	7.3	66
Nov	76	60	3.2	17	6.6	77
Dec	77	59	1.8	10	8.3	74

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	80	58	1.3	6	9.3	67
Feb	82	59	1.1	4	9.4	61
Mar	82	61	2.2	10	8.6	65
Apr	78	61	4.7	20	6.8	76
May	75	60	3.5	15	6.1	77
Jun	73	57	1.4	7	5.3	74
Jul	72	55	0.5	4	4.2	72
Aug	73	56	0.9	4	4.1	70
Sep	77	56	0.8	4	6.0	66
Oct	79	59	1.5	8	7.3	66
Nov	76	60	3.2	17	6.6	77
Dec	77	59	1.8	10	8.3	74

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	80	58	1.3	6	9.3	67
Feb	82	59	1.1	4	9.4	61
Mar	82	61	2.2	10	8.6	65
Apr	78	61	4.7	20	6.8	76
May	75	60	3.5	15	6.1	77
Jun	73	57	1.4	7	5.3	74
Jul	72	55	0.5	4	4.2	72
Aug	73	56	0.9	4	4.1	70
Sep	77	56	0.8	4	6.0	66
Oct	79	59	1.5	8	7.3	66
Nov	76	60	3.2	17	6.6	77
Dec	77	59	1.8	10	8.3	74

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	80	58	1.3	6	9.3	67
Feb	82	59	1.1	4	9.4	61
Mar	82	61	2.2	10	8.6	65
Apr	78	61	4.7	20	6.8	76
May	75	60	3.5	15	6.1	77
Jun	73	57	1.4	7	5.3	74
Jul	72	55	0.5	4	4.2	72
Aug	73	56	0.9	4	4.1	70
Sep	77	56	0.8	4	6.0	66
Oct	79	59	1.5	8	7.3	66
Nov	76	60	3.2	17	6.6	77
Dec	77	59	1.8	10	8.3	74

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	80	58	1.3	6	9.3	67
Feb	82	59	1.1	4	9.4	61
Mar	82	61	2.2	10	8.6	65
Apr	78	61	4.7	20	6.8	76
May	75	60	3.5	15	6.1	77
Jun	73	57	1.4	7	5.3	74
Jul	72	55	0.5	4	4.2	72
Aug	73	56	0.9	4	4.1	70
Sep	77	56	0.8	4	6.0	66
Oct	79	59	1.5	8	7.3	66
Nov	76	60	3.2	17	6.6	77
Dec	77	59	1.8	10	8.3	74