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Sirisia Weather in May

Sirisia in May

The short of it: Sirisia in May averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 15 °C (60 °F), with 216 mm (8.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 15° · rain 216 mm · daylight 12 h 9 min

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

May in Sirisia brings afternoons near 26° and nights around 15°, with about 216 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 216 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 9 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 December.

Against its neighbours, Sirisia runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Chwele, 5 km to the E, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Sirisia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 9 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChweleBungoma County5 km E25°15°213 mm
CheptaiBungoma County6 km NNW25°15°223 mm
MalikisiBungoma County13 km SW28°17°195 mm
BungomaBungoma County22 km SSE27°16°202 mm
AmagoruBusia County24 km SW28°18°184 mm
KimililiBungoma County24 km E26°15°192 mm
KapsokwonyBungoma County25 km ENE23°13°180 mm
MalabaBusia County28 km WSW29°18°171 mm

The Almanac · Sirisia 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 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 216 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Sirisia by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°14°40 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°15°47 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
March28°15°113 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April27°15°217 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
May26°15°216 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
June25°15°127 mm8 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
July25°14°115 mm8 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
August26°14°144 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
September26°14°137 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October27°15°153 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November26°15°96 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
December27°14°70 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sirisia in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sirisia in May?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 15 °C (60 °F), with about 216 mm (8.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 216 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Sirisia?

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

How long are the days in Sirisia in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 9 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Sirisia in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sirisia in May?

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

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