May weather forecastKirichu, Kenya

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another pleasant month in Kirichu, Kenya, with an average temperature varying between 20°C (68°F) and 11.2°C (52.2°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 20°C (68°F), nearly identical to April's 20.9°C (69.6°F). Throughout May, the nighttime temperature averages to a cool 11.2°C (52.2°F).

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Kirichu, in May, during 27.8 rainfall days, 161mm (6.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kirichu, Kenya, there are 281.1 rainfall days, and 1251mm (49.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kirichu, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:34 EAT.

Sunshine

In Kirichu, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

February, March, May, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Kirichu. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

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

The high-temperature, in May, in Kirichu, records 20°C (68°F), while the low-temperature is 11.2°C (52.2°F).

With an average relative humidity of 86%, May is the most humid month in Kirichu.

In Kirichu, Kenya, the average relative humidity in May is 86%.

In Kirichu, during May, the rain falls for 27.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 161mm (6.34") of precipitation.

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

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, in Kirichu, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:34 EAT.

In Kirichu, Kenya, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

February, March, May, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Kirichu.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kirichu, Kenya, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's 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

20.9°C

20°C

19.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.4km/h

7.5km/h

6.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

2.2

1.6

3.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

49%

42%

Average visibility

8km

Average temperature in May
Kirichu, Kenya

Average high temperature in May: 20°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19°C).

Average low temperature in May: 11.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Kirichu, Kenya

Average pressure in May: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kirichu, Kenya

Average wind speed in May: 7.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kirichu, Kenya

Average humidity in May: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Kirichu, Kenya

Average rainfall in May: 161mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (189mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (44mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kirichu, Kenya

Average rainfall days in May: 27.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (27.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (17.1 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 12h and 6min

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

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and November (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kirichu, Kenya

Average sunshine days in May: 1.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (11.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (1.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Kirichu, Kenya

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, May, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April, June, July, October, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Kirichu, Kenya

Average cloud cover in May: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are April, May and November (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Kirichu, Kenya

Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, November and December (8km).