May weather forecastAthi River, Kenya

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another pleasant month in Athi River, Kenya, with an average temperature ranging between max 22.9°C (73.2°F) and min 14.2°C (57.6°F).

Temperature

Athi River observes an average high-temperature of an agreeable 22.9°C (73.2°F) in May, barely different from 24.7°C (76.5°F) in April. The average temperature during May nights is registered at a mild 14.2°C (57.6°F).

Humidity

The most humid month in Athi River is May, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Athi River, in May, it is raining for 27.7 days, with typically 83mm (3.27") of accumulated precipitation. In Athi River, during the entire year, the rain falls for 241.5 days and collects up to 676mm (26.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:31 EAT.

Sunshine

April and May, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Athi River. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Athi River, is 22.9°C (73.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 14.2°C (57.6°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

In May, the average relative humidity in Athi River is 84%.

In May, the rain falls for 27.7 days. Throughout May, 83mm (3.27") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May is 12h and 3min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:31 EAT.

April and May, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

24.7°C

22.9°C

22.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.6km/h

7.9km/h

7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

1.9

2.2

4.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Athi River, Kenya

Average high temperature in May: 22.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.4°C).

Average low temperature in May: 14.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Athi River, Kenya

Average pressure in May: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Athi River, Kenya

Average wind speed in May: 7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Athi River, Kenya

Average humidity in May: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in May
Athi River, Kenya

Average rainfall in May: 83mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (125mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (28mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Athi River, Kenya

Average rainfall days in May: 27.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Athi River, Kenya

Average daylight in May: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Athi River, Kenya

Average sunshine days in May: 2.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Athi River, Kenya

Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 5).