Nairobi · May
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 75°F, dipping to 59°F at night. Humidity averages 77% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 24 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
75° / 59°F
Humidity
77%
Rain days
24/mo
Wind
7 mph
What May feels like in Nairobi
Sunrise
06:27
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:31
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Nairobi in May
The kit for May in Nairobi: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
-2° avg high
-4 rain days
Nairobi in April →
May
75°F avg high
24 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
+1° avg high
+8 rain days
Nairobi in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Nairobi in May?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Nairobi in May?+
Average high 75°F, average low 59°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Nairobi?+
Compared to April (avg high 77°F), May is cooler. Compared to June (avg high 73°F), May is warmer.
Does it rain often in Nairobi in May?+
Expect about 24 measurable rain days in May, on average.