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Kathwana Weather in May

Kathwana in May

The short of it: Kathwana in May averages a high of 29 °C (83 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 19° · rain 30 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

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

May in Kathwana brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 19°, with about 30 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 min in mid-May.

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

Against its neighbours, Kathwana runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Marimanti, 23 km to the NNE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Kathwana, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 138 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MarimantiTharaka - Nithi23 km NNE29°20°25 mm
ChukaTharaka - Nithi25 km W25°16°144 mm
MitunguuMeru County27 km NNW27°17°87 mm
ChogoriaTharaka - Nithi29 km WNW25°15°153 mm
RunyenjesEmbu County35 km WSW25°15°159 mm
NkubuMeru County37 km NW24°14°163 mm
SiakagoEmbu County37 km SW26°17°76 mm
MeruMeru County48 km NNW24°14°147 mm

The Almanac · Kathwana 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 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Kathwana by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°17°18 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
February31°18°13 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
March31°19°65 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April30°20°168 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
May29°19°30 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°17°1.0 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°16°0.0 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°17°2.0 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
September30°17°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October31°19°53 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November29°19°190 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
December29°18°86 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kathwana in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kathwana in May?

Days average 29 °C (83 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Kathwana?

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

How long are the days in Kathwana in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 6 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Kathwana in May?

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

What should I pack for Kathwana in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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