Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
75°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Nanyuki
Kenya · Africa
Warm days with cooler nights and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
75°F
Lows around 58°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 14 wet days, more than in most months.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 72° and nights feel near 58°.
ColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
41%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 72°F, easing to about 65°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning67°F
Rain13%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday73°F
Rain46%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon72°F
Rain51%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening65°F
Rain26%
Cloud65%
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 | 77 | 54 | 1.1 | 5 | 11.3 | 64 |
| Feb | 79 | 54 | 1.1 | 4 | 11.6 | 59 |
| Mar | 80 | 56 | 2.3 | 10 | 11.3 | 63 |
| Apr | 76 | 58 | 7.9 | 23 | 10.7 | 73 |
| May | 75 | 58 | 4.8 | 14 | 11.0 | 74 |
| Jun | 74 | 56 | 0.4 | 3 | 10.9 | 72 |
| Jul | 73 | 56 | 1.4 | 10 | 10.8 | 73 |
| Aug | 73 | 56 | 2.1 | 10 | 10.9 | 72 |
| Sep | 76 | 56 | 2.2 | 11 | 11.2 | 68 |
| Oct | 76 | 56 | 3.5 | 17 | 11.2 | 70 |
| Nov | 74 | 56 | 4.7 | 18 | 10.9 | 75 |
| Dec | 75 | 55 | 2.9 | 13 | 11.1 | 70 |
Similar climates
Similar
Similar travel styleMonteverdeCosta RicaSimilar travel styleBanosEcuadorSimilar travel styleVang ViengLaosSimilar travel styleMoabUnited States
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Nanyuki with Monteverde.
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