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Weather in Mount Kenya for May 2026

Your guide to Mount Kenya weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Snowfall in Mount Kenya during May is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Mount Kenya at the beginning of May is 4.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 19.7 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Mount Kenya experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 97.5 mm.

Average dry days
1
Dry days
Average rainy days
29
Rainy days
Average snowy days
1
Snow days
Average temperatures
8°/1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
6 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
84 %
Avg humidity

Mount Kenya Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy rain possible
6°
2
Patchy rain possible
5°
3
Moderate rain at times
5°
4
Patchy rain possible
5°
5
Light freezing rain
4°
6
Heavy rain at times
5°
7
Moderate or heavy rain shower
4°
8
Moderate rain at times
4°
9
Moderate rain at times
4°
10
Heavy rain at times
4°
11
Heavy rain at times
4°
12
Heavy rain at times
5°
13
Moderate or heavy rain shower
4°
14
Moderate rain at times
3°
15
Patchy rain possible
5°
16
Patchy rain possible
6°
17
Patchy rain possible
5°
18
Moderate or heavy rain shower
4°
19
Moderate rain at times
5°
20
Heavy rain at times
4°
21
Heavy rain at times
4°
22
Patchy rain possible
5°
23
Moderate rain at times
7°
24
Patchy rain possible
12°
25
Light rain shower
20°
26
Light rain shower
20°
27
Light rain shower
20°
28
Light rain shower
20°
29
Light rain shower
19°
30
Light rain shower
20°
31
Patchy rain possible
19°

Temperatures trend during May in Mount Kenya

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Mount Kenya day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /0° 0.3 mm 0 cm
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /0° 0.4 mm 0 cm
3 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 5° /0° 1.6 mm 0 cm
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /0° 2.3 mm 0 cm
5 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 4° /0° 3.2 mm 0 cm
6 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 5° /0° 5.2 mm 0 cm
7 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 4° /0° 5.6 mm 0 cm
8 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 4° /0° 5.5 mm 0 cm
9 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 4° /0° 3.8 mm 0.4 cm
10 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 4° /0° 4.4 mm 0 cm
11 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 4° /0° 6.7 mm 0 cm
12 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 5° /0° 4.9 mm 0 cm
13 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 4° /0° 7.1 mm 0 cm
14 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 3° /0° 3.9 mm 0 cm
15 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /0° 0.3 mm 0 cm
16 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /0° 0.2 mm 0 cm
17 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /0° 0.8 mm 0 cm
18 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 4° /0° 5 mm 0 cm
19 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 5° /0° 3.2 mm 0 cm
20 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 4° /0° 3.3 mm 0 cm
21 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 4° /0° 3.6 mm 0 cm
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /0° 0.9 mm 0 cm
23 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 7° /0° 0.9 mm 0 cm
24 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /2° 0.3 mm 0 cm
25 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 20° /5° 4.6 mm 0 cm
26 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 20° /4° 2.6 mm 0 cm
27 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 20° /4° 2.8 mm 0 cm
28 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 20° /3° 5.6 mm 0 cm
29 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 19° /5° 3.3 mm 0 cm
30 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 20° /4° 4.7 mm 0 cm
31 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /4° 0.7 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Mount Kenya in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Mount Kenya forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Mount Kenya in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Mount Kenya during May?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 8° and colder nights, dipping below 1°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Mount Kenya during May?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Mount Kenya during May, with a total of 97.5 mm spread over approximately 29 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Will it snow in Mount Kenya in May 2026?
Mount Kenya typically sees 0.4 cm of snowfall during May.
What are the typical wind conditions in Mount Kenya during May?
The average wind speed in Mount Kenya during May is 6 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Mount Kenya snow forecast May 2026

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May rainfall patterns in Mount Kenya

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