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When to go · Wajir

Wajir in May

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

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
34°C (93°F) / 23°C (73°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Low
Kenya overall
Prices
Low
Kenya overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Wajir

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

Is another month better than May?

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • WajirHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 4 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 Wajir, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 34 °C (93 °F)

    Jun: 33 °C (91 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 4

    Jun: 1 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jun: 0

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

June: Inside Wajir's best window: Jun–Sep (dry, cooler).

Wajir: 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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