When to go · Marsabit

Marsabit in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (long rains), Nov (short rains).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Low; Kenya overall
Prices: Low; Kenya overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Marsabit

Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (long rains), Nov (short rains).

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

MarsabitHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 7 days

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

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

First month

Second month

May: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (long rains), Nov (short rains).

January: Inside Marsabit's best window: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb.

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

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.