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Kenya in May

May

May is characterised by the long rains, with heavy rainfall making for tricky wildlife sightings and reduced vehicle access through safari areas, but breathtakingly beautiful green landscapes.

What's the weather going to be like in Kenya in May?

  • Days and nights are very rainy
  • We’re approaching the end of the long rains season, so it’s still very wet
  • Temperatures remain high, including in coastal areas, but cool at night
  • It’s wet enough to have waterproofs on standby at all times, otherwise a mixture of layers

What are the highlights of visiting Kenya in May?

  • Due to all the rain, properties are quieter
  • Accommodation prices are at their lowest
  • The long rains make for fewer tourists on the whole
  • There’s very little dust about
  • This season appeals to safari aficionados, as spotting wildlife amidst tall grasses presents quite a challenge
  • Landscapes are at their greenest, with a lot of colourful flowers
  • The bush in green season, under skies in various greys, is a superb subject for photography

Any Lowlights?

  • As we’re off season, some of Kenya’s properties are closed
  • Coastal regions aren’t recommended, due to high temperatures and heavy rainfall
  • It really is very wet, not a good month for sun worshippers
  • With so much water about, wildlife is dispersed throughout safari areas – and animals can be particularly difficult to find when they seek shelter from the rains
  • There are lots of mosquitoes
  • All the rain can cause tracks to become very muddy, making game drives tricky and sometimes impossible

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