Kakuma weather in May
In May, Kakuma sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 52 mm of rain across 8.5 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 43% of the time in May, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of May to 12 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Kakuma's 9th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kakuma's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
- 8.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 6:32 AM – 6:42 PM
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.17 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.2
- out of 10
Kakuma is human settlement and refugee camp.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month.
A typical May day in Kakuma reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 24 |
| 2 | 34 | 24 |
| 3 | 34 | 24 |
| 4 | 34 | 24 |
| 5 | 34 | 24 |
| 6 | 34 | 24 |
| 7 | 34 | 24 |
| 8 | 34 | 24 |
| 9 | 34 | 24 |
| 10 | 34 | 24 |
| 11 | 34 | 24 |
| 12 | 34 | 24 |
| 13 | 34 | 24 |
| 14 | 34 | 24 |
| 15 | 34 | 24 |
| 16 | 34 | 24 |
| 17 | 34 | 24 |
| 18 | 34 | 24 |
| 19 | 34 | 24 |
| 20 | 34 | 24 |
| 21 | 34 | 24 |
| 22 | 34 | 24 |
| 23 | 34 | 24 |
| 24 | 34 | 24 |
| 25 | 34 | 24 |
| 26 | 34 | 24 |
| 27 | 34 | 24 |
| 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 29 | 34 | 24 |
| 30 | 34 | 24 |
| 31 | 34 | 24 |
How May really feels in Kakuma
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Kakuma weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 8th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35° / 22° | 16 | 2.6 | 11.8 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 37° / 23° | 7 | 1.7 | 11.9 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 36° / 24° | 38 | 6.2 | 12 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 34° / 24° | 64 | 9.7 | 12.1 | 2.8 |
| May | 34° / 24° | 52 | 8.5 | 12.2 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 33° / 24° | 43 | 6.4 | 12.2 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 33° / 23° | 40 | 7.2 | 12.2 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 33° / 23° | 34 | 6.1 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 35° / 24° | 24 | 4 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 34° / 24° | 48 | 6.6 | 11.9 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 33° / 23° | 57 | 7.3 | 11.8 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 34° / 22° | 27 | 4.1 | 11.8 | 3.5 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 43% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 38%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 72 |
| Cloudier (%) | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 51 |
| 2 | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | 51 | 49 |
| 5 | 52 | 48 |
| 6 | 52 | 48 |
| 7 | 54 | 46 |
| 8 | 55 | 45 |
| 9 | 56 | 44 |
| 10 | 56 | 44 |
| 11 | 58 | 42 |
| 12 | 59 | 41 |
| 13 | 60 | 40 |
| 14 | 62 | 38 |
| 15 | 62 | 38 |
| 16 | 64 | 36 |
| 17 | 64 | 36 |
| 18 | 65 | 35 |
| 19 | 67 | 33 |
| 20 | 67 | 33 |
| 21 | 68 | 32 |
| 22 | 69 | 31 |
| 23 | 70 | 30 |
| 24 | 71 | 29 |
| 25 | 71 | 29 |
| 26 | 72 | 28 |
| 27 | 72 | 28 |
| 28 | 72 | 28 |
| 29 | 73 | 27 |
| 30 | 72 | 28 |
| 31 | 72 | 28 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Kakuma gets around 52 mm of rain over 8.5 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 27% and peaks near 38% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 |
| 2 | 38 |
| 3 | 38 |
| 4 | 38 |
| 5 | 37 |
| 6 | 37 |
| 7 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 |
| 9 | 35 |
| 10 | 34 |
| 11 | 33 |
| 12 | 32 |
| 13 | 31 |
| 14 | 30 |
| 15 | 29 |
| 16 | 28 |
| 17 | 27 |
| 18 | 26 |
| 19 | 25 |
| 20 | 23 |
| 21 | 22 |
| 22 | 20 |
| 23 | 19 |
| 24 | 18 |
| 25 | 17 |
| 26 | 17 |
| 27 | 16 |
| 28 | 16 |
| 29 | 16 |
| 30 | 16 |
| 31 | 16 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the muggy band about 30% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 47% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 |
| Humid (%) | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Muggy (%) | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Oppressive (%) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 36 | 27 |
| 2 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 36 | 28 |
| 3 | 0 | 10 | 26 | 35 | 28 |
| 4 | 0 | 10 | 26 | 35 | 28 |
| 5 | 0 | 10 | 26 | 35 | 28 |
| 6 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 35 | 28 |
| 7 | 0 | 11 | 27 | 35 | 28 |
| 8 | 0 | 11 | 27 | 34 | 27 |
| 9 | 0 | 12 | 27 | 34 | 27 |
| 10 | 1 | 13 | 27 | 33 | 26 |
| 11 | 1 | 14 | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 12 | 1 | 15 | 28 | 33 | 24 |
| 13 | 1 | 16 | 28 | 32 | 23 |
| 14 | 1 | 18 | 28 | 32 | 21 |
| 15 | 2 | 19 | 28 | 31 | 20 |
| 16 | 2 | 21 | 28 | 31 | 18 |
| 17 | 2 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 17 |
| 18 | 3 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 16 |
| 19 | 3 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 14 |
| 20 | 3 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 13 |
| 21 | 4 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 12 |
| 22 | 4 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 11 |
| 23 | 5 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 10 |
| 24 | 5 | 33 | 30 | 24 | 9 |
| 25 | 5 | 34 | 30 | 23 | 8 |
| 26 | 5 | 35 | 30 | 23 | 7 |
| 27 | 6 | 36 | 29 | 22 | 7 |
| 28 | 6 | 37 | 29 | 22 | 6 |
| 29 | 6 | 37 | 29 | 22 | 6 |
| 30 | 6 | 38 | 28 | 22 | 6 |
| 31 | 6 | 38 | 28 | 22 | 6 |
Wind in May
Winds average 9 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of May to 12 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:34 AM to 6:32 AM, and sunset from 6:42 PM to 6:44 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:34 | 6:42 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:34 | 6:42 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:33 | 6:42 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:33 | 6:42 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:33 | 6:41 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:33 | 6:41 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:33 | 6:41 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:33 | 6:41 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:42 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:42 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:42 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:42 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:42 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:42 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:42 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:42 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:42 |
| 18 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:42 |
| 19 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:42 |
| 20 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:42 |
| 21 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:42 |
| 22 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:42 |
| 23 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:43 |
| 24 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:43 |
| 25 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:43 |
| 26 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:43 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:43 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:43 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:44 |
| 30 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:44 |
| 31 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:44 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.17 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.7 kWh/m² to a high of 6.86 kWh/m² in September across the year — May's 6.17 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Is May a good time to visit Kakuma?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Kakuma. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kakuma in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Kakuma sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
UV index in Kakuma in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kakuma peaks around March 15 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kakuma in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kakuma is worst in January — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (October, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 17 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 8 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 9 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 12 | Good |
Where is Kakuma?
Kakuma sits at 3.7°N, 34.9°E, 603 m above sea level, in Kenya. The nearest listed city is Lodwar, 105 km away.
Topography around Kakuma
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kakuma.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kakuma has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 61 m around an average of 601 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 657 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,802 m.
The land around Kakuma is covered by grassland (56%) within 3 km, grassland (76%) within 16 km, and grassland (56%) and shrubs (36%) within 80 km.
Kenya travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,363
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.9
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 28.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 593
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kakuma (3.7136°, 34.8572°, elevation 603 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).