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Makindu Weather in May

Makindu in May

The short of it: Makindu in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 18° · rain 22 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

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

May in Makindu brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 18°, with about 22 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 min in mid-May.

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

Against its neighbours, Makindu runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Kiboko, 13 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Makindu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 58 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KibokoMakueni County13 km NW28°19°24 mm
KibweziMakueni County22 km SE28°19°22 mm
SimbaKajiado County29 km WNW28°18°30 mm
EmaliMakueni County44 km WNW27°18°46 mm
Makueni BomaMakueni County57 km NNW27°18°42 mm
Sultan HamudMakueni County57 km WNW26°17°44 mm
WoteMakueni County59 km NNW27°18°39 mm
Mtito AndeiMakueni County60 km SE28°19°37 mm

The Almanac · Makindu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Makindu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°18°33 mm10 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
February32°18°27 mm12 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
March31°19°58 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April29°19°80 mm12 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
May28°18°22 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°17°2.0 mm12 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°15°1.0 mm12 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°16°1.0 mm12 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°16°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October30°17°33 mm11 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
November29°18°168 mm10 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
December29°18°102 mm13 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Makindu in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Makindu in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Makindu?

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

How long are the days in Makindu in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 1 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Makindu in May?

Hardly — May nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Makindu in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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