May weather forecastGathanje, Kenya

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Gathanje, is another pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 14.2°C (57.6°F) and 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during May is an agreeable 22.9°C (73.2°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 14.2°C (57.6°F) is experienced in Gathanje.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 27.7 days. Throughout May, 83mm (3.27") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gathanje, during the entire year, the rain falls for 241.5 days and collects up to 676mm (26.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Gathanje, in May, the average high-temperature 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. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, 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 is 84%.

In Gathanje, in May, it is raining for 27.7 days, with typically 83mm (3.27") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in May is 12h and 4min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

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

In Gathanje, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

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

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

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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
Gathanje, 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
Gathanje, 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
Gathanje, 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
Gathanje, 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
Gathanje, 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
Gathanje, 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
Gathanje, 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 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
Gathanje, 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
Gathanje, 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).