May weather forecastGatwamba, Kenya

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Gatwamba, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.1°C (57.4°F) and 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Temperature

The ushering in of May brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.8°C (74.8°F), closely mirroring the 25.3°C (77.5°F) of April. The mean low-temperature during May nights in Gatwamba is a refreshing 14.1°C (57.4°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 84%, May is the most humid month in Gatwamba.

Rainfall

In May, in Gatwamba, the rain falls for 25.3 days. Throughout May, 99mm (3.9") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 213.5 rainfall days, and 642mm (25.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day 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

With an average of 8.7h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gatwamba are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

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

The average high-temperature, in May, in Gatwamba, is 23.8°C (74.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 14.1°C (57.4°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

The most humid month in Gatwamba, Kenya, is May, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

The average relative humidity in May in Gatwamba is 84%.

In Gatwamba, Kenya, in May, it is raining for 25.3 days, with typically 99mm (3.9") of accumulated precipitation.

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

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

With an average of 8.7h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year in Gatwamba, Kenya.

The average sunshine duration in May in Gatwamba, Kenya, is 8.7h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Gatwamba is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from 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

25.3°C

23.8°C

23.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.4km/h

6.7km/h

6.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.3

4.6

5.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Gatwamba, Kenya

Average high temperature in May: 23.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (27.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 14.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Gatwamba, Kenya

Average pressure in May: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gatwamba, Kenya

Average wind speed in May: 5.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gatwamba, 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
Gatwamba, Kenya

Average rainfall in May: 99mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (20mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gatwamba, Kenya

Average rainfall days in May: 25.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gatwamba, 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 months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gatwamba, 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 April (3.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Gatwamba, 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).