May weather forecastKaptama, Kenya

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Kaptama, Kenya, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.9°C (75°F) and an average low of 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Temperature

In May, Kaptama's weather conditions record an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.9°C (75°F), demonstrating little divergence from the preceding month. May witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a cool 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.4 days and accumulates 104mm (4.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:43 EAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 23.9°C (75°F) and a low-temperature of 12.3°C (54.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).

In Kaptama, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.4 days and typically aggregates up to 104mm (4.09") of precipitation.

In Kaptama, in May, it is raining for 21.4 days, with typically 104mm (4.09") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in May is 12h and 10min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:43 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes 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

25.3°C

23.9°C

22.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.4km/h

4.7km/h

4.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

8.4

8.1

8.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Kaptama, Kenya

Average high temperature in May: 23.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 12.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Kaptama, Kenya

Average pressure in May: 1013.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kaptama, Kenya

Average wind speed in May: 4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (3.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kaptama, Kenya

Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (51%).

Average rainfall in May
Kaptama, Kenya

Average rainfall in May: 104mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (16mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kaptama, Kenya

Average rainfall days in May: 21.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 12h and 12min

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

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).