Mumias in May

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Very wet: about 29 rainy days.

27°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
29Rainy days (236 mm)
12:01 hDaylight
06:38Sunrise · 18:39 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
  • Very wet: about 29 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

29° 17° J 30° 17° F 29° 18° M 27° 18° A 27° 17° M 26° 17° J 26° 16° J 27° 17° A 27° 17° S 27° 17° O 27° 17° N 28° 17° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 29°C17°C101 mm 16– – 6.8
February 30°C17°C82 mm 14– – 6.9
March 29°C18°C158 mm 22– – 6.1
April 27°C18°C257 mm 28– – 6.1
May 27°C17°C236 mm 29– – 6.1
June 26°C17°C143 mm 25– – 6.1
July 26°C16°C119 mm 22– – 6.1
August 27°C17°C139 mm 25– – 6.1
September 27°C17°C137 mm 25– – 6.1
October 27°C17°C190 mm 28– – 6.1
November 27°C17°C196 mm 26– – 6.1
December 28°C17°C138 mm 20– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Mumias in May?

Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 17°C.

When is the best time to visit Mumias?

The best months are February, January.