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Lang'ata Weather in May

Lang'ata in May

The short of it: Lang'ata in May averages a high of 24 °C (75 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 15° · rain 136 mm · daylight 12 h 3 min

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

Thirty years of records give Lang'ata an average May high of 24°, a low of 15° and some 136 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 24°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 136 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 3 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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Lang'ata runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Ongata Rongai, 5 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Lang'ata, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 56 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 3 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ongata RongaiKajiado County5 km SE25°15°114 mm
NgongKajiado County7 km WNW24°15°131 mm
KiserianKajiado County9 km SW25°15°134 mm
NairobiNairobi County13 km NE25°15°143 mm
KikuyuKiambu County15 km NNW22°13°126 mm
PumwaniNairobi County16 km NE25°16°128 mm
Imara Daima EstateNairobi County17 km ENE26°16°86 mm
KaruriKiambu County21 km N24°14°140 mm

The Almanac · Lang'ata 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 24°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 136 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Lang'ata by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°14°46 mm12 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
February28°14°38 mm12 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
March28°15°87 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April26°16°192 mm10 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
May24°15°136 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
June23°13°27 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°12°11 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°13°18 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°13°24 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October26°14°59 mm10 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
November25°15°125 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
December25°14°91 mm12 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lang'ata in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lang'ata in May?

Days average 24 °C (75 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 24°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 136 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Lang'ata?

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

How long are the days in Lang'ata in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 3 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Lang'ata in May?

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

What should I pack for Lang'ata in May?

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

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