Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
89°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Samburu National Reserve
Kenya · Africa
Hot days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
89°F
Lows around 68°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Slightly humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days. About 3 wet days, more than in most months.
10%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.4 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
Slightly humidMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 87° and nights feel near 73°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
54%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
4 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 87°F, easing to about 79°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning78°F
Feels 81°F
Rain2%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday88°F
Rain3%
Cloud43%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon87°F
Rain10%
Cloud46%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening79°F
Rain5%
Cloud47%
Humid airLow
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 | 89 | 65 | 0.3 | 2 | 11.4 | 56 |
| Feb | 91 | 66 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.6 | 52 |
| Mar | 91 | 67 | 0.6 | 3 | 11.4 | 55 |
| Apr | 89 | 69 | 2.2 | 8 | 11.0 | 62 |
| May | 89 | 68 | 1.4 | 3 | 11.4 | 59 |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.1 | 56 |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.0 | 55 |
| Aug | 87 | 66 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.1 | 54 |
| Sep | 91 | 67 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.4 | 51 |
| Oct | 91 | 69 | 0.6 | 2 | 11.5 | 54 |
| Nov | 87 | 67 | 1.5 | 8 | 11.1 | 67 |
| Dec | 87 | 66 | 0.4 | 4 | 11.2 | 63 |
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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
Data & methodology