May weather forecastKimana, Kenya

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Kimana, Kenya, with an average temperature varying between 14.8°C (58.6°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

May brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.3°C (75.7°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. The nighttime temperature dips to a moderate 14.8°C (58.6°F) on average during May.

Humidity

The most humid month in Kimana is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Kimana, Kenya, during May, the rain falls for 20.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kimana, there are 198.3 rainfall days, and 463mm (18.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of May in Kimana, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:26 EAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is May, with an average of 8.6h of sunshine.

UV index

April through August, 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 moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Kimana experiences an average high-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and a low-temperature of 14.8°C (58.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in March is evaluated at 32°C (89.6°F).

The most humid month in Kimana is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

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

In Kimana, Kenya, in May, during 20.6 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in May in Kimana is 11h and 59min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:26 EAT.

With an average of 8.6h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year in Kimana.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Kimana is 8.6h.

April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Kimana, Kenya, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Kimana, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in May: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 14.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (17.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Kimana, Kenya

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kimana, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in May: 7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kimana, Kenya

  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (64%).

Average rainfall in May
Kimana, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in May: 31mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March and April (78mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (9mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kimana, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (23.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.3 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are February and September (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kimana, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in May: 5.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (11.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (4.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Kimana, Kenya

  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Kimana, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Kimana, Kenya

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (8km).