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Khayega Weather in May

Khayega in May

The short of it: Khayega in May averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 209 mm (8.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 15° · rain 209 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & July

May in Khayega brings afternoons near 26° and nights around 15°, with about 209 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 209 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and July.

Against its neighbours, Khayega runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Kakamega, 9 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Khayega, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 27 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KakamegaKakamega County9 km NNW26°15°217 mm
ChavakaliVihiga County11 km SSW26°15°201 mm
MbaleVihiga County15 km SSW26°15°201 mm
SeremVihiga County17 km SSE25°15°206 mm
MajengoVihiga County18 km SSW26°15°201 mm
KhwiseroKakamega County20 km WSW27°16°214 mm
ShiandaKakamega County25 km WNW27°16°229 mm
MalavaKakamega County28 km NNE26°15°216 mm

The Almanac · Khayega Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 209 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Khayega by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°15°58 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
February29°15°77 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
March29°15°133 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April27°15°236 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May26°15°209 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
June25°15°124 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
July25°14°123 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
August26°14°173 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
September27°14°138 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October27°15°138 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November27°15°138 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December27°15°82 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Khayega in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Khayega in May?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 209 mm (8.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 209 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Khayega?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and July.

How long are the days in Khayega in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Khayega in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Khayega in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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