May weather forecastBomet, Kenya

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another pleasant month in Bomet, Kenya, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.4°C (70.5°F) and 12.1°C (53.8°F).

Temperature

April's transformation into May witnesses an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 21.4°C (70.5°F), noting a minor change from the preceding month. The average low-temperature of 12.1°C (53.8°F) is witnessed in Bomet during May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Bomet are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Bomet, during May, the rain falls for 30.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 233mm (9.17") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bomet, there are 300.9 rainfall days, and 1768mm (69.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of May, in Bomet, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:38 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are April through June, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Bomet. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Bomet, is 21.4°C (70.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 12.1°C (53.8°F).

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months in Bomet, Kenya.

The average relative humidity in May in Bomet is 88%.

In Bomet, in May, during 30.1 rainfall days, 233mm (9.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Bomet, the average day length in May is 12h and 5min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, in Bomet, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:38 EAT.

The months with the least sunshine are April through June, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May in Bomet is 8.4h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe 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

22.6°C

21.4°C

20.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.6km/h

6.3km/h

6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.9

0.6

1.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Bomet, Kenya

Average high temperature in May: 21.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20°C).

Average low temperature in May: 12.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are February and March (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Bomet, Kenya

Average pressure in May: 1014.9mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Bomet, Kenya

Average wind speed in May: 5.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Bomet, Kenya

Average humidity in May: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (61%).

Average rainfall in May
Bomet, Kenya

Average rainfall in May: 233mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (246mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (48mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Bomet, Kenya

Average rainfall days in May: 30.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (30.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.6 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bomet, 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 6min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are April, May and June (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bomet, Kenya

Average sunshine days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (11.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (0.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Bomet, Kenya

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).