Nairobi weather in May
May in Nairobi: warm, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Nairobi · #106 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nairobi climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 24°C / 74°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 74 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 68 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nairobi in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Nairobi?
- May in Nairobi: warm, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Nairobi on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Nairobi in May?
- In May, Nairobi averages a daily high of 23.6°C and a low of 15.3°C, with about 74.2 mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nairobi in May?
- Nairobi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 68 in May.