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Lafey Weather in May

Lafey in May

The short of it: Lafey in May averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 12 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 23° · rain 22 mm · daylight 12 h 16 min

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

Thirty years of records give Lafey an average May high of 33°, a low of 23° and some 22 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 16 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Lafey runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Dhamas, 17 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Lafey, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 77 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 16 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DhamasGedo17 km E33°23°24 mm
El WakMandera County48 km SW33°22°19 mm
RamuMandera County87 km N34°24°25 mm
TakabaMandera County109 km WNW31°21°25 mm
ManderaMandera County115 km NE36°25°28 mm
Beled HawoGedo116 km NE36°25°30 mm
GarbahaarreyGedo117 km E35°24°35 mm
BanissaMandera County128 km NW29°20°34 mm

The Almanac · Lafey Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Lafey by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January36°21°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
February37°22°0.0 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
March37°23°23 mm12 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
April34°23°99 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦
May33°23°22 mm12 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
June32°22°1.0 mm11 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
July31°21°2.0 mm15 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
August32°21°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
September34°21°1.0 mm13 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October33°22°51 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
November32°22°86 mm7 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
December34°21°20 mm10 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lafey in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lafey in May?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Lafey?

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

How long are the days in Lafey in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 16 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Lafey in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lafey in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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