Weather in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya in May
In an average May, Nairobi sees a daily high around 26°C and a low around 14°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 26°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 24°C to 28°C |
| Average low | 14°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 16°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
2022-05-24
Lowest
19°C
2018-05-02
Low
Highest
17°C
2024-05-03
Lowest
10°C
1984-05-19
Feels-like
Highest
34°C
2021-05-01
Lowest
10°C
1984-05-19
Humidity
Highest
15.6 g/m³
2024-05-03
Lowest
10.0 g/m³
2013-05-29
Wind
Highest
31 km/h
2009-05-03
Lowest
7 km/h
2021-05-09
Precip
Wettest
215 mm
2003
Driest
22 mm
2023
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