May weather forecastEldoret, Kenya
May
Weather in May
Heading into May, the city of Eldoret’s weather remains relatively stable. The copious April showers begin to recede, bringing about a slight relief from the drenching rains. Despite this decrease, the humidity escalates to 82% indicating an overall moist environment. Concurrently, the city experiences an incremental climb in atmospheric pressure. The transition from May to June marks an observable fall in temperature readings.Temperature
The onset of May in Eldoret, Kenya, brings an average high-temperature of an agreeable 22.6°C (72.7°F), nearly matching the April temperature. During the month of May, Eldoret's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 12°C (53.6°F).Humidity
In Eldoret, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.Rainfall
In Eldoret, in May, it is raining for 24.7 days, with typically 144mm (5.67") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Eldoret, there are 233.9 rainfall days, and 1121mm (44.13") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Eldoret, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of May, in Eldoret, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:41 EAT.
Sunshine
In Eldoret, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Eldoret are January through May, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
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Average temperature in May
Eldoret, Kenya
- Average high temperature in May: 22.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (26.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 12°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is March (13.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (10.9°C).
Average pressure in May
Eldoret, Kenya
- Average pressure in May: 1014.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.3mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Eldoret, Kenya
- Average wind speed in May: 5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (3.8km/h).
Average humidity in May
Eldoret, Kenya
- Average humidity in May: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (54%).
Average rainfall in May
Eldoret, Kenya
- Average rainfall in May: 144mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (160mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (21mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Eldoret, Kenya
- Average rainfall days in May: 24.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Eldoret, Kenya
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Eldoret, Kenya
- Average sunshine days in May: 4.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Eldoret, Kenya
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and August (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in May
Eldoret, Kenya
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in May
Eldoret, Kenya
- Average visibility in May: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July and August (8km).
