May weather forecastMagadi, Kenya

May

Weather in May

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

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a pleasant 22.9°C (73.2°F) in May, hardly different from the 24.7°C (76.5°F) recorded in April. The month of May records an average low-temperature of 14.2°C (57.6°F) in Magadi.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Magadi, Kenya, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:33 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through August, October 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 moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

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

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Magadi, Kenya, during May are 22.9°C (73.2°F) and 14.2°C (57.6°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in February is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F).

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

In Magadi, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

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

The average day length in May in Magadi, Kenya, is 12h and 2min.

On the first day of May in Magadi, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:33 EAT.

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

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

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

In Magadi, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk 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

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
Magadi, 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
Magadi, 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
Magadi, 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
Magadi, 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
Magadi, 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
Magadi, 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
Magadi, Kenya

Average daylight in May: 12h and 0min

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 0min).

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
Magadi, 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
Magadi, 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).