May weather forecastGachoka, Kenya

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Gachoka, Kenya, with an average temperature ranging between max 23.5°C (74.3°F) and min 14.6°C (58.3°F).

Temperature

Upon the onset of May, Gachoka witnesses an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.5°C (74.3°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. Throughout the month of May, Gachoka observes an average nighttime temperature of 14.6°C (58.3°F).

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Gachoka, in May, during 24.5 rainfall days, 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 198.6 rainfall days, and 784mm (30.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gachoka, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of May, in Gachoka, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:30 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Gachoka is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gachoka, Kenya, are March through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

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

In May, in Gachoka, the average high-temperature is 23.5°C (74.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 14.6°C (58.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is appraised at 29°C (84.2°F).

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

In May, the average relative humidity in Gachoka, Kenya, is 85%.

In Gachoka, in May, during 24.5 rainfall days, 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:30 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Gachoka is 8.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Gachoka, Kenya, are March through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents 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

25.1°C

23.5°C

22.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.6km/h

7.2km/h

6.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

4.3

5.4

8.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Gachoka, Kenya

Average high temperature in May: 23.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.7°C).

Average low temperature in May: 14.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and December (13°C).

Average pressure in May
Gachoka, Kenya

Average pressure in May: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gachoka, Kenya

Average wind speed in May: 6.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gachoka, Kenya

Average humidity in May: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (62%).

Average rainfall in May
Gachoka, Kenya

Average rainfall in May: 124mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (155mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (20mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gachoka, Kenya

Average rainfall days in May: 24.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (24.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gachoka, 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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gachoka, Kenya

Average sunshine days in May: 5.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (4.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Gachoka, Kenya

Average UV index in May: 5

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