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Oyugis Weather in May

Oyugis in May

The short of it: Oyugis in May averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 16° · rain 164 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & July

Thirty years of records give Oyugis an average May high of 27°, a low of 16° and some 164 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 164 mm, the 2nd 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 January and July.

Against its neighbours, Oyugis runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Mosocho, 9 km to the S, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Oyugis, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 29 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MosochoKisii County9 km S26°16°166 mm
Kendu BayHoma Bay County19 km NNW29°18°132 mm
NyambunwaKisii County19 km S26°16°167 mm
KisiiKisii County20 km SSE25°15°169 mm
NyamiraNyamira county24 km ESE23°13°166 mm
TabakaKisii County27 km SSW26°16°165 mm
KebirigoNyamira county28 km ESE23°13°165 mm
RodiHoma Bay County28 km WSW27°17°146 mm

The Almanac · Oyugis 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 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 164 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Oyugis by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°16°39 mm11 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°16°46 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
March29°16°101 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April28°16°193 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
May27°16°164 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
June26°16°80 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
July26°15°63 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
August27°15°105 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
September27°15°87 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October28°16°103 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November27°16°115 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
December28°16°79 mm11 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oyugis in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oyugis in May?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 164 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Oyugis?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and July.

How long are the days in Oyugis 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 Oyugis in May?

Hardly — May nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Oyugis in May?

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

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