Thika in May

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Very wet: about 21 rainy days.

23°CAvg high
15°CAvg low
21Rainy days (134 mm)
11:57 hDaylight
06:29Sunrise · 18:27 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
  • Very wet: about 21 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.6 days)

What to wear and pack

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

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

25° 14° J 27° 14° F 26° 15° M 25° 16° A 23° 15° M 22° 14° J 22° 13° J 22° 13° A 24° 13° S 25° 14° O 23° 15° N 24° 14° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 25°C14°C41 mm 8– – 8.0
February 27°C14°C31 mm 6– – 8.3
March 26°C15°C76 mm 14– – 7.2
April 25°C16°C180 mm 25– – 6.1
May 23°C15°C134 mm 21– – 6.1
June 22°C14°C53 mm 11– – 7.6
July 22°C13°C26 mm 7– – 8.1
August 22°C13°C32 mm 9– – 7.9
September 24°C13°C23 mm 6– – 8.3
October 25°C14°C86 mm 15– – 7.1
November 23°C15°C160 mm 24– – 6.1
December 24°C14°C71 mm 15– – 7.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Thika in May?

Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 15°C.

When is the best time to visit Thika?

The best months are February, September, July, January.