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Diani Beach in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Diani Beach in May is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 29 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 22 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
59/100 · #8
Warmth
#8
Dryness
#11
Sun
#10
Sea warmth
#5
Published best categories: none
Diani Beach · MayPhoto: Lebu Ayiga · CC BY 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 29 °C
- Average low
- 25 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 22 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 30 | 26 | 25 | 172 | 6.8 | 80 | 3.4 | 29 | 53 |
| May (selected) | 29 | 25 | 22 | 190 | 6.0 | 81 | 4.5 | 28 | 59 |
| June | 28 | 24 | 13 | 62 | 5.9 | 77 | 5.0 | 27 | 74 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (59/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | -6 | +1.3 °C | +1 °C | +3.1 | -17.4 mm | +0.8 h | -1.1 % | -1.1 m/s | +1 °C |
| June | +15 | -0.9 °C | -1.2 °C | -9.1 | -128.1 mm | -0.1 h | -3.9 % | +0.5 m/s | -1.1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Diani Beach in May?
The average daily high is around 29 °C, with an average daily low of about 25 °C.
Can you swim in Diani Beach in May?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Diani Beach in May?
The curated estimate is about 22 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 190 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Diani Beach?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Diani Beach. For a beach trip: July, August, September and October. May is not among them.