SeasonMapKenya in May
May is one of Kenya's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 8 destinations average 78/100, led by Nairobi at 88 — 25°C and 16 rainy days — while Mombasa is warmer at 33°C and scores 76.
#11 of 12 months for Kenya · 8 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Kenya in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nairobi | City | 25°C | 96 mm · 16 days | 88 tier A | — |
| 2 | Maasai Mara | National park | 28°C | 48 mm · 10 days | 86 tier A | — |
| 3 | Lamu | Island | 32°C | 157 mm · 23 days | 80 tier A | — |
| 4 | Malindi | Beach | 32°C | 168 mm · 21 days | 77 tier B | — |
| 5 | Watamu | Beach | 33°C | 168 mm · 21 days | 77 tier B | — |
| 6 | Mombasa | Beach | 33°C | 167 mm · 19 days | 76 tier B | — |
| 7 | Diani Beach | Beach | 32°C | 219 mm · 23 days | 71 tier B | — |
| 8 | Amboseli | National park | 29°C | 248 mm · 21 days | 65 tier C | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Kenya in May
- Green turtle nesting · Mombasa and 2 more places · 1 Mar – 31 Jul (usually)