May weather forecastMbagathi, Kenya

May

Weather in May

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

Temperature

Mbagathi experiences an average high-temperature of an agreeable 22.9°C (73.2°F) in May, subtly different from April's 24.7°C (76.5°F). Throughout the month of May, the average temperature in Mbagathi dips to a refreshing 14.2°C (57.6°F) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Mbagathi, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of May in Mbagathi, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:32 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 in Mbagathi. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

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

In Mbagathi, in May, the average high-temperature is 22.9°C (73.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 14.2°C (57.6°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).

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

The average relative humidity in May in Mbagathi, Kenya, is 84%.

In May, in Mbagathi, Kenya, the rain falls for 27.7 days. Throughout May, 83mm (3.27") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, in Mbagathi, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

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

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Mbagathi is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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
Mbagathi, 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
Mbagathi, 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
Mbagathi, 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
Mbagathi, 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
Mbagathi, 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
Mbagathi, 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
Mbagathi, 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 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
Mbagathi, 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
Mbagathi, 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).