May weather forecastKakamega, Kenya

May

Weather in May

May marks an important shift in Kakamega's weather. This month witnesses a significant dip in temperatures and increase in rainfall compared to the preceding month. Moist and cooler climes gives Kakamega a certain freshness typical of the monsoon months. With 175mm (6.89") rainfall, May records the highest rainfall for the year. The subdued weather combined with the lush greenery attracts nature lovers to the city.

Temperature

May's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.3°C (75.7°F), slightly varied from April's 26.4°C (79.5°F). Throughout May, the nighttime temperature averages to a refreshing 14.6°C (58.3°F).

Humidity

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 25.9 days and typically aggregates up to 175mm (6.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:42 EAT.

Sunshine

May has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.8h of sunshine.

UV index

April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability 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:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

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

In May, in Kakamega, the average high-temperature is 24.3°C (75.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 14.6°C (58.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in March is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Kakamega are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

The average relative humidity in May in Kakamega is 85%.

May is the month with the most rainfall in Kakamega. Rain falls for 25.9 days and accumulates 175mm (6.89") of precipitation.

In Kakamega, in May, it is raining for 25.9 days, with typically 175mm (6.89") of accumulated precipitation.

In Kakamega, Kenya, the average day length in May is 12h and 8min.

On the first day of May in Kakamega, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:42 EAT.

With an average of 8.8h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year.

In Kakamega, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Kakamega, Kenya, are April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Kakamega, Kenya, 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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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

26.4°C

24.3°C

23.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.3km/h

6.3km/h

6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

4.3

5.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Kakamega, Kenya

Average high temperature in May: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 14.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (13.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Kakamega, Kenya

Average pressure in May: 1014.1mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kakamega, Kenya

Average wind speed in May: 5.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kakamega, Kenya

Average humidity in May: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (54%).

Average rainfall in May
Kakamega, Kenya

Average rainfall in May: 175mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (175mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (35mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kakamega, Kenya

Average rainfall days in May: 25.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (25.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kakamega, Kenya

Average daylight in May: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The months with the shortest days are January and November (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kakamega, Kenya

Average sunshine days in May: 4.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (4.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Kakamega, Kenya

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and March (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Kakamega, Kenya

Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Kakamega, Kenya

Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and June (8km).