May weather forecastGathanji, Kenya

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another pleasant month in Gathanji, Kenya, with an average temperature varying between 22.1°C (71.8°F) and 11°C (51.8°F).

Temperature

The onset of May brings an average high-temperature of a pleasant 22.1°C (71.8°F), nearly matching the April temperature. May nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a cool 11°C (51.8°F).

Humidity

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months in Gathanji, Kenya.

Rainfall

In May, in Gathanji, the rain falls for 20.8 days. Throughout May, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gathanji, Kenya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 213.3 days and collects up to 671mm (26.42") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gathanji, Kenya, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of May, in Gathanji, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Gathanji, Kenya, are May and July, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January through May, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

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

The average high-temperature, in May, in Gathanji, is 22.1°C (71.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 11°C (51.8°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Gathanji, Kenya, are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

The average relative humidity in May in Gathanji is 83%.

In Gathanji, Kenya, in May, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation.

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

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

May and July, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Gathanji.

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

January through May, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Gathanji, Kenya, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

23.5°C

22.1°C

21.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.1km/h

8.3km/h

7.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.3

5.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Gathanji, Kenya

Average high temperature in May: 22.1°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (25.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.6°C).

Average low temperature in May: 11°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (12°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Gathanji, Kenya

Average pressure in May: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gathanji, Kenya

Average wind speed in May: 7.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and October (7.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gathanji, Kenya

Average humidity in May: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in May
Gathanji, Kenya

Average rainfall in May: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (29mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gathanji, Kenya

Average rainfall days in May: 20.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gathanji, 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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gathanji, Kenya

Average sunshine days in May: 5.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Gathanji, Kenya

Average UV index in May: 5

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