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Hola Weather in May

Hola in May

The short of it: Hola in May averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 3 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 32° · low 24° · rain 42 mm · daylight 12 h 3 min

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

Thirty years of records give Hola an average May high of 32°, a low of 24° and some 42 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 3 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, Hola runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Masalani, 28 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Hola, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 18 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 3 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MasalaniTana River County28 km SSE32°24°81 mm
Bura TanaTana River County39 km NNW32°24°29 mm
BuraGarissa County44 km NNW32°24°27 mm
IjaraGarissa County55 km ESE32°24°146 mm
GarsenTana River County88 km S31°24°129 mm
WituLamu110 km SSE31°24°318 mm
GarissaGarissa County122 km NNW34°25°11 mm
MokoweLamu123 km SE31°25°351 mm

The Almanac · Hola 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 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Hola by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°24°15 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
February35°25°6.0 mm8 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
March35°25°35 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April33°25°60 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
May32°24°42 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
June31°23°23 mm12 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
July30°22°18 mm11 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
August30°22°18 mm12 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
September31°23°29 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October32°23°40 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
November32°24°91 mm7 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
December33°24°52 mm7 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hola in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hola in May?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Hola?

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

How long are the days in Hola in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 3 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Hola in May?

Hardly — May nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Hola in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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