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Wet season mist on Mount Kenya trails in May

Climbing Mount Kenya in May

Heavy rainfall continues — overcast and cold

Season
Long Rains
Base Temp
13–18°C
Summit Temp
-6 to 2°C
Rainfall
High (120–180mm)
Crowd Level
Very Low
Verdict
Not Ideal

Trail Conditions in May

Continuous rain, saturated trails, dense fog. Mountain huts may be very cold and damp.

Weather data sourced from the Kenya Meteorological Department and our guides' field observations.

Our Expert Verdict

Not recommended. Extremely wet with poor summit success rates.

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