May · Kenya
Best time to visit Nairobi in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nairobi in May
Average temperature 19°C, 96 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.5/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 96 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Nairobi scores 8.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 96 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Safari gateway parks and highland city energy feel best October through March.
May ranks 10th of 12 for Nairobi — one of the best windows
May averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 96 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight.
A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Nairobi (10th of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nairobi in May?
- In May, Nairobi averages 19°C, 96 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Nairobi?
- May earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nairobi in May?
- Expect about 96 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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