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Archers Post Weather in May

Archers Post in May

The short of it: Archers Post in May averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 19° · rain 30 mm · daylight 12 h 9 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Archers Post an average May high of 31°, a low of 19° and some 30 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 9 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Archers Post runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Isiolo, 33 km to the SSW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Archers Post, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 55 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 9 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
IsioloIsiolo County33 km SSW30°18°40 mm
LareMeru County45 km SE25°15°111 mm
WambaSamburu County54 km NW28°16°71 mm
MauaMeru County55 km SE25°15°161 mm
KiiruaMeru County59 km SSW23°12°120 mm
MeruMeru County66 km S24°14°147 mm
KinnaIsiolo County70 km ESE30°19°31 mm
TimauMeru County78 km SW23°10°109 mm

The Almanac · Archers Post Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Archers Post by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°17°7.0 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
February32°17°12 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
March32°19°42 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
April31°19°85 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
May31°19°30 mm10 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
June30°18°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
July29°17°3.0 mm16 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
August30°17°5.0 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
September31°18°3.0 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October32°19°35 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
November30°18°131 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
December30°17°48 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Archers Post in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Archers Post in May?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Archers Post?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Archers Post in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 9 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Archers Post in May?

Hardly — May nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Archers Post in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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