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Lokichar Weather in May

Lokichar in May

The short of it: Lokichar in May averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 21° · rain 45 mm · daylight 12 h 14 min

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

May in Lokichar brings afternoons near 34° and nights around 21°, with about 45 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 14 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 August and November.

Against its neighbours, Lokichar runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Kainuk, 69 km to the SSW, is 3° cooler by day.

May in Lokichar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 29 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 14 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KainukTurkana County69 km SSW31°19°59 mm
LodwarTurkana County82 km N37°24°24 mm
AmudatNorthern Region91 km WSW28°17°82 mm
OrtumWest Pokot County110 km SSW27°16°112 mm
MorotoNorthern Region111 km W29°16°102 mm
LoiyangalaniMarsabit County125 km ENE35°23°21 mm
ChepareriaWest Pokot County130 km SSW25°14°120 mm
MakutanoWest Pokot County139 km SSW23°12°159 mm

The Almanac · Lokichar 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 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Lokichar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°19°8.0 mm9 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
February35°20°6.0 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
March34°21°26 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April34°21°74 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦
May34°21°45 mm9 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
June33°20°29 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
July33°20°44 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
August33°19°36 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
September34°19°20 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October34°20°26 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
November33°20°44 mm7 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
December33°19°28 mm7 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lokichar in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lokichar in May?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Lokichar?

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

How long are the days in Lokichar in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 14 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Lokichar in May?

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

What should I pack for Lokichar in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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