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Wamba Weather in May

Wamba in May

The short of it: Wamba in May averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 16° · rain 71 mm · daylight 12 h 10 min

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

May in Wamba brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 16°, with about 71 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 10 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Wamba runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Archers Post, 54 km to the SE, is 3° warmer by day.

May in Wamba, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 107 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 10 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Archers PostSamburu County54 km SE31°19°30 mm
MaralalSamburu County71 km W24°11°57 mm
IsioloIsiolo County75 km SSE30°18°40 mm
LaisamisMarsabit County87 km NE33°21°22 mm
LareMeru County99 km SE25°15°111 mm
TimauMeru County100 km S23°10°109 mm
BaragoiSamburu County108 km NW28°16°61 mm
MauaMeru County108 km SE25°15°161 mm

The Almanac · Wamba 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 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Wamba by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°14°25 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°14°25 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
March29°15°78 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April28°16°178 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
May28°16°71 mm8 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
June27°15°7.0 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°14°5.0 mm10 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°14°7.0 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°14°9.0 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
October28°15°68 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
November26°16°168 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
December26°15°78 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wamba in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wamba in May?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Wamba?

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

How long are the days in Wamba in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 10 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Wamba in May?

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

What should I pack for Wamba in May?

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

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