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Mlolongo Weather in May

Mlolongo in May

The short of it: Mlolongo in May averages a high of 25 °C (78 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 16° · rain 66 mm · daylight 12 h 3 min

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

Thirty years of records give Mlolongo an average May high of 25°, a low of 16° and some 66 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 25°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 4th 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 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Mlolongo runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Athi River, 8 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Mlolongo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 53 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 3 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Athi RiverMachakos County8 km SSE26°16°57 mm
KitengelaKajiado County9 km SSE26°16°55 mm
Imara Daima EstateNairobi County11 km NW26°16°86 mm
GithunguriMachakos County12 km NNE26°16°68 mm
PumwaniNairobi County16 km NW25°16°128 mm
NairobiNairobi County19 km NW25°15°143 mm
Ongata RongaiKajiado County20 km W25°15°114 mm
Lang'ataNairobi County23 km W24°15°136 mm

The Almanac · Mlolongo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 25°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Mlolongo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°31 mm12 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°14°30 mm13 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
March29°15°70 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
April27°16°119 mm12 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
May25°16°66 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
June25°14°16 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°13°5.0 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°13°8.0 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°13°12 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October28°15°37 mm11 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November26°15°104 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
December26°15°60 mm12 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mlolongo in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mlolongo in May?

Days average 25 °C (78 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 25°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Mlolongo?

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

How long are the days in Mlolongo 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 Mlolongo in May?

Hardly — May nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mlolongo in May?

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

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