May weather forecastChemaner, Kenya

May

Weather in May

The month of May furthers the monsoon fair in Chemaner, Kenya. With the city in the grips of the monsoon season, one can anticipate a dampening of the warm conditions witnessed in the previous months. The transition from April to May is quite subtle with a minor escalation in rainfall levels. Compared to April's soaking showers, May observes a minutely higher 233mm (9.17") of rainfall. As May similarly gives way to a marginally cooler June, the rainy trend continues to mark the month.

Temperature

Chemaner observes an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 21.4°C (70.5°F) in May, barely different from 22.6°C (72.7°F) in April. Chemaner's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 12.1°C (53.8°F) during the nights of May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, in Chemaner, the rain falls for 30.1 days. Throughout May, 233mm (9.17") of precipitation is accumulated. In Chemaner, Kenya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 300.9 days and collects up to 1768mm (69.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Chemaner, Kenya, is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of May in Chemaner, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:38 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Chemaner, Kenya, are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

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

An average high-temperature, in May, in Chemaner, 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 Chemaner, Kenya.

In May, the average relative humidity in Chemaner is 88%.

In May, in Chemaner, the rain falls for 30.1 days. Throughout May, 233mm (9.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

On the first day of May in Chemaner, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:38 EAT.

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

In May, the average sunshine duration in Chemaner, Kenya, is 8.4h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Chemaner, Kenya, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

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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
Chemaner, 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
Chemaner, 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
Chemaner, 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
Chemaner, 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
Chemaner, 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
Chemaner, 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
Chemaner, 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
Chemaner, 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
Chemaner, 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).