May weather forecastRuiru, Kenya

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderately hot month in Ruiru, Kenya, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.1°C (57.4°F) and max 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Temperature

The shift into May finds Ruiru at an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F), closely comparable to April's conditions. Ruiru's average low-temperature in the month of May is recorded at a mild 14.1°C (57.4°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, in Ruiru, the rain falls for 25.3 days. Throughout May, 99mm (3.9") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ruiru, there are 213.5 rainfall days, and 642mm (25.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Ruiru is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of May in Ruiru, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:31 EAT.

Sunshine

May has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.7h 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 medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

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

In May, in Ruiru, the average high-temperature is 23.8°C (74.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 14.1°C (57.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in March is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

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

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

In May, in Ruiru, the rain falls for 25.3 days. Throughout May, 99mm (3.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

On the first day of May in Ruiru, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:31 EAT.

May has the least sunshine of the year in Ruiru, Kenya, with an average of 8.7h of sunshine.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Ruiru is 8.7h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

25.3°C

23.8°C

23.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.4km/h

6.7km/h

6.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.3

4.6

5.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Ruiru, Kenya

Average high temperature in May: 23.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (27.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 14.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Ruiru, Kenya

Average pressure in May: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Ruiru, Kenya

Average wind speed in May: 5.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Ruiru, 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
Ruiru, Kenya

Average rainfall in May: 99mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (20mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Ruiru, Kenya

Average rainfall days in May: 25.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ruiru, 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 42min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ruiru, Kenya

Average sunshine days in May: 4.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Ruiru, 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).