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The temperatures in Nairobi in May are comfortable with low of 15°C and and high up to 23°C.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Nairobi. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Nairobi in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Nairobi in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Nairobi before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 14° | 2 | 29 | 0 | 66 mm | Perfect | Nairobi in January |
| February | 27° / 15° | 3 | 25 | 0 | 85 mm | Perfect | Nairobi in February |
| March | 28° / 16° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 112 mm | Perfect | Nairobi in March |
| April | 25° / 16° | 11 | 19 | 0 | 260 mm | Good | Nairobi in April |
| May | 23° / 15° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 198 mm | Good | Nairobi in May |
| June | 23° / 14° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 127 mm | Perfect | Nairobi in June |
| July | 23° / 13° | 3 | 28 | 0 | 71 mm | Perfect | Nairobi in July |
| August | 24° / 14° | 3 | 28 | 0 | 72 mm | Perfect | Nairobi in August |
| September | 25° / 15° | 4 | 26 | 0 | 75 mm | Perfect | Nairobi in September |
| October | 26° / 16° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 114 mm | Perfect | Nairobi in October |
| November | 25° / 15° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 157 mm | Good | Nairobi in November |
| December | 24° / 14° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 112 mm | Perfect | Nairobi in December |