Best time to visit Kenya in May
May is a less ideal time to visit Kenya — the country-average travel-comfort score is 80/100. The best months are June, July, September.
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Weather in Kenya in May
Typical weather across Kenya in May: average high 24.2°C, low 14.6°C, about 91.5 mm of rain, and 10.1 hours of sunshine per day. Among Kenya's cities, Nairobi has the best weather in May (score 80/100, May climate details).
| Metric | Kenya avg | Best city (Nairobi) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 80 | 80 |
| High / Low | 24.2° / 14.6° | 24.2° / 14.6° |
| Precipitation | 91.5 mm | 457.4 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 10.1 | 10.1 |
Is May recommended?
May is not the best month to visit Kenya. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Kenya.
When to visit Kenya in other months
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