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The weather in May in Masai Mara National Reserve

It's warm in May in Masai Mara National Reserve with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 17°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Masai Mara National Reserve. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2017, Masai Mara National Reserve reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 70 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in May for Masai Mara National Reserve

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Masai Mara National Reserve. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Masai Mara National Reserve New York
Average temperature 28°C 22°C
Max. temperature 29°C 28°C
Min. temperature 16°C -5°C
Total precipitation 70 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 10 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Masai Mara National Reserve with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 17°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 29°C, with nights around 17°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Masai Mara National Reserve is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Masai Mara National Reserve

Temperature in May in Masai Mara National Reserve over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Masai Mara National Reserve

Total precipitation in May in Masai Mara National Reserve over the years

Daily UV index in May in Masai Mara National Reserve

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Masai Mara National Reserve, 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.

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Average weather in Masai Mara National Reserve by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Masai Mara National Reserve. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.