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Laisamis Weather in May

Laisamis in May

The short of it: Laisamis in May averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 12 h 11 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 33° · low 21° · rain 22 mm · daylight 12 h 11 min

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

May in Laisamis brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 21°, with about 22 mm 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 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 11 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, Laisamis runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Marsabit, 85 km to the NNE, is 6° cooler by day.

May in Laisamis, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 76 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 11 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MarsabitMarsabit County85 km NNE27°17°23 mm
WambaSamburu County87 km SW28°16°71 mm
Archers PostSamburu County107 km S31°19°30 mm
MertiIsiolo County112 km ESE33°23°6.0 mm
BaragoiSamburu County115 km W28°16°61 mm
MaralalSamburu County135 km WSW24°11°57 mm
IsioloIsiolo County140 km S30°18°40 mm
LareMeru County140 km S25°15°111 mm

The Almanac · Laisamis Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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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 6th wettest month.

Climate of Laisamis by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°20°9.0 mm11 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
February34°20°9.0 mm11 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
March33°21°32 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April33°21°98 mm10 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
May33°21°22 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
June32°20°1.0 mm7 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
July31°19°1.0 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
August31°19°3.0 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
September32°19°1.0 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October32°20°24 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
November31°21°96 mm7 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
December31°20°43 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Laisamis in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Laisamis in May?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °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 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Laisamis?

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

How long are the days in Laisamis in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 11 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Laisamis in May?

Hardly — May nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Laisamis in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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