May weather forecastGilgil, Kenya

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Gilgil, is another pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 21.9°C (71.4°F) and 11.5°C (52.7°F).

Temperature

May records an average high-temperature of a pleasant 21.9°C (71.4°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. In the month of May, an average of 11.5°C (52.7°F) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Gilgil, in May, it is raining for 19.4 days, with typically 70mm (2.76") of accumulated precipitation. In Gilgil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 206.3 days and collects up to 657mm (25.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Gilgil is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:35 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Gilgil is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gilgil are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

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

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 21.9°C (71.4°F) and 11.5°C (52.7°F) respectively.

With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month in Gilgil, Kenya.

In Gilgil, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

In May, the rain falls for 19.4 days. Throughout May, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May in Gilgil is 12h and 6min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:35 EAT.

In Gilgil, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

The months with the highest UV index in Gilgil, Kenya, are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

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

23.1°C

21.9°C

21.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.8km/h

7.9km/h

7.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

7.9

10.2

8.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Gilgil, Kenya

Average high temperature in May: 21.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.9°C).

Average low temperature in May: 11.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Gilgil, Kenya

Average pressure in May: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gilgil, Kenya

Average wind speed in May: 7.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gilgil, Kenya

Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (59%).

Average rainfall in May
Gilgil, Kenya

Average rainfall in May: 70mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (18mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gilgil, Kenya

Average rainfall days in May: 19.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gilgil, 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: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gilgil, Kenya

Average sunshine days in May: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Gilgil, Kenya

Average UV index in May: 5

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