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Nyeri Weather in May

Nyeri in May

The short of it: Nyeri in May averages a high of 23 °C (74 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 13° · rain 150 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

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

Thirty years of records give Nyeri an average May high of 23°, a low of 13° and some 150 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 150 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Nyeri runs about middling and about as wet in May. Tetu, 4 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Nyeri, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 28 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TetuNyeri County4 km WSW23°13°150 mm
KiganjoNyeri County6 km ENE24°13°152 mm
ChakaNyeri County9 km NE23°13°139 mm
MweigaNyeri County12 km NNW23°12°102 mm
OthayaNyeri County14 km S23°12°241 mm
Mukurwe-iniNyeri County19 km SE23°14°223 mm
EndarashaNyeri County21 km NW21°10°121 mm
KaratinaNyeri County21 km ESE23°14°240 mm

The Almanac · Nyeri 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 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 150 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Nyeri by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°10°43 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
February26°10°38 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°12°67 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
April24°13°178 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
May23°13°150 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
June22°12°30 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°11°29 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
August21°11°34 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°11°30 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°12°126 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November23°12°154 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
December24°11°72 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nyeri in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nyeri in May?

Days average 23 °C (74 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 150 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Nyeri?

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

How long are the days in Nyeri in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 6 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Nyeri in May?

Hardly — May nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Nyeri in May?

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

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