KenyaAverage weather for Kitui in May
It's warm in May in Kitui with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 17°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Kitui with warm temps, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights around 17°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
With the temperature difference between day and night, it’s smart to wear layers.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 26°C, with nights around 17°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
Since it cools down at night, it’s a good idea to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kitui is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
In May, there is an average of 184 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Kitui in May |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
25°C | 22°C | |
 Max. temperature |
26°C | 28°C | |
| Min. temperature |
24°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
184 mm | 105 mm | |
| Rainy days |
17 days | 14 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Kitui?
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Kitui. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 30°C in 2021, Kitui reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Kitui
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Kitui, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Kitui
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Kitui, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 17 days of precipitation in Kitui.
Daily UV index in May in Kitui
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kitui, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Kitui over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Kitui, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Kitui over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Kitui, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in May for Kitui
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kitui. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Kitui by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kitui. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
