May weather forecastGithumu, Kenya

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Githumu, Kenya, with an average temperature varying between 14.1°C (57.4°F) and 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Temperature

May's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F) from April's 25.3°C (77.5°F). Throughout May, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 14.1°C (57.4°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Githumu, in May, during 25.3 rainfall days, 99mm (3.9") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Githumu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 213.5 days and collects up to 642mm (25.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Githumu, Kenya, 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.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is May, with an average of 8.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

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 in Githumu are 23.8°C (74.8°F) and 14.1°C (57.4°F) respectively. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 29°C (84.2°F).

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

In Githumu, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

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

In May, the average day length 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.

The month with the least sunshine in Githumu is May, with an average of 8.7h of sunshine.

In Githumu, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

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

In Githumu, Kenya, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk 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

25.3°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
Githumu, 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
Githumu, 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
Githumu, 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
Githumu, 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
Githumu, 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
Githumu, 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
Githumu, 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
Githumu, 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
Githumu, 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).