Diani Beach · SpringMonth summary
Diani Beach weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
78% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Diani Beach in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Diani Beach. January remains slightly better (+0.8 pts).
By trip type
Diani Beach in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Diving still possible despite rain — underwater visibility stays decent at depth Spring marks the start of the good season in Diani Beach. Temperatures rise (28°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 78% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 25°C | 30°C | 34% | 1.5 | 11.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 25°C | 31°C | 31% | 1.0 | 11.6h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 25°C | 31°C | 49% | 2.4 | 11.3h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 24°C | 29°C | 84% | 7.9 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 24°C | 28°C | 78% | 8.8 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 23°C | 27°C | 76% | 3.9 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ July | 22°C | 26°C | 78% | 2.9 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ August | 22°C | 26°C | 74% | 2.3 | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 23°C | 27°C | 73% | 2.8 | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ October | 23°C | 28°C | 66% | 4.6 | 11.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 29°C | 72% | 3.6 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 24°C | 30°C | 64% | 3.3 | 11.8h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Diani Beach averages 28°C, 78% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -44%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Diani Beach in May
Is May a good time to visit Diani Beach?
May is an acceptable time for Diani Beach (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.0/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Diani Beach in May?
Yes, 78% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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