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Il Weather in May

Il in May

The short of it: Il in May averages a high of 25 °C (76 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 16° · rain 56 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

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

Thirty years of records give Il an average May high of 25°, a low of 16° and some 56 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 25°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Il runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Kajiado, 27 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

May in Il, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 36 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KajiadoKajiado County27 km N25°15°61 mm
IsinyaKajiado County47 km N25°15°66 mm
NamangaArusha50 km S26°17°58 mm
KonzaMachakos County55 km NE24°15°44 mm
MagadiKajiado County60 km WNW31°21°30 mm
Sultan HamudMakueni County65 km E26°17°44 mm
LongidoArusha71 km S26°16°40 mm
KitengelaKajiado County72 km NNE26°16°55 mm

The Almanac · Il Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 25°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Il by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°37 mm12 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°15°36 mm13 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
March28°16°82 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April26°17°92 mm12 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
May25°16°56 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June24°14°8.0 mm9 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°13°2.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
August24°13°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
September26°14°5.0 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October27°15°26 mm10 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
November26°15°74 mm10 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
December26°15°69 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Il in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Il in May?

Days average 25 °C (76 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 25°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Il?

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

How long are the days in Il in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 1 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Il in May?

Hardly — May nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Il in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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