May weather forecastKiambu, Kenya

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another pleasant month in Kiambu, Kenya, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.2°C (57.6°F) and 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Temperature

The transition into May reveals an average high-temperature of a pleasant 22.9°C (73.2°F), mirroring a close resemblance to April. May's average low-temperature reading in Kiambu settles at a moderate 14.2°C (57.6°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kiambu, during May, the rain falls for 27.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 83mm (3.27") of precipitation. In Kiambu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 241.5 days and collects up to 676mm (26.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Kiambu is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of May, in Kiambu, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Kiambu are April and May, with an average of 8.5h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. 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

During May, Kiambu experiences an average high-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F) and a low-temperature of 14.2°C (57.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in February is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).

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

The average relative humidity in May is 84%.

In Kiambu, in May, during 27.7 rainfall days, 83mm (3.27") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Kiambu, the average day length in May is 12h and 4min.

On the first day of May in Kiambu, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

The months with the least sunshine are April and May, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May in Kiambu is 8.5h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kiambu is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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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

24.7°C

22.9°C

22.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.6km/h

7.9km/h

7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

1.9

2.2

4.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Kiambu, Kenya

Average high temperature in May: 22.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.4°C).

Average low temperature in May: 14.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Kiambu, Kenya

Average pressure in May: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kiambu, Kenya

Average wind speed in May: 7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kiambu, 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
Kiambu, Kenya

Average rainfall in May: 83mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (125mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (28mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kiambu, Kenya

Average rainfall days in May: 27.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kiambu, 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 30min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kiambu, Kenya

Average sunshine days in May: 2.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Kiambu, 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).