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Garissa in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (rain makes roads impassable).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
34°C (93°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Kenya overall
Prices
Low
Kenya overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Garissa

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (rain makes roads impassable).

Is another month better than May?

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • GarissaHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Kenya overall
Low
Prices · Kenya overall
Low

Kenya overall: Rain eases toward month end; green season deals, but check which camps are open.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Garissa, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 34 °C (93 °F)

    Jan: 33 °C (91 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 8

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 0

May: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (rain makes roads impassable).

January: Inside Garissa's best window: Jan–Mar, Jul–Oct.

Garissa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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