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Kenya in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Kenya in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Warmest
29°
Mombasa
Coolest
22°
Naivasha
Driest
98 mm
Nanyuki
Warmest sea
28°
Mombasa
Best places in Kenya in May
i 67 
Nairobi
Nairobi County · Kenya
24° / 15° 182 mm May
i 69
Mombasa
Mombasa County · Kenya
29° / 22° 256 mm May
i 70
Malindi
Kilifi County · Kenya
28° / 22° 295 mm May
70
Nakuru
Nakuru County · Kenya
24° / 11° 109 mm May
i 73
Nanyuki
Laikipia · Kenya
23° / 10° 98 mm May
i 72
Kiambu
Kiambu County · Kenya
25° / 15° 140 mm May
i 71
Kakamega
Kakamega County · Kenya
25° / 14° 260 mm May
i 63
Kisumu
Kisumu County · Kenya
28° / 17° 164 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanyuki | 23° | 10° | 98 mm | — | 73 |
| Meru | 23° | 13° | 185 mm | — | 73 |
| Kiambu | 25° | 15° | 140 mm | — | 72 |
| Kakamega | 25° | 14° | 260 mm | — | 71 |
| Siaya | 27° | 16° | 210 mm | — | 71 |
| Malindi | 28° | 22° | 295 mm | 28° | 70 |
| Nakuru | 24° | 11° | 109 mm | — | 70 |
| Eldoret | 23° | 11° | 129 mm | — | 70 |
| Kisii | 24° | 14° | 213 mm | — | 70 |
| Kitale | 24° | 13° | 151 mm | — | 70 |
| Mombasa | 29° | 22° | 256 mm | 28° | 69 |
| Kilifi | 29° | 22° | 250 mm | 28° | 69 |
| Nairobi | 24° | 15° | 182 mm | — | 67 |
| Nyeri | 23° | 13° | 185 mm | — | 67 |
| Naivasha | 22° | 11° | 99 mm | — | 65 |
| Kisumu | 28° | 17° | 164 mm | — | 63 |
FAQ
What is the weather like in Kenya in May?
Average daytime highs range from 22° in Naivasha to 29° in Mombasa.
Where is it warmest in Kenya in May?
Mombasa is the warmest of the main destinations, with average highs of 29°.
Can you swim in Kenya in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Mombasa at about 28°.