May weather forecastEntebbe, Uganda

May

Weather in May

With May comes a drop in rainfall and a relative increase in sunshine. Even though the temperature begins to recede slightly, a reasonably constant range from 18.9°C (66°F) to 22.8°C (73°F) is maintained. Visitors during this month will witness the city's natural wonders basking in the equatorial sunlight. It is a time of year when the city's biodiversity unveils itself in all its grandeur.

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) and a low of 18.9°C (66°F), May is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Entebbe are May and November, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Entebbe, in May, during 21.5 rainfall days, 163mm (6.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Entebbe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 260.6 days and collects up to 1441mm (56.73") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:51 EAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 8.2h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

April through September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

Frequently asked questions

May is the coldest month of the year in Entebbe, registering average temperatures as high as 22.8°C (73°F) and as low as 18.9°C (66°F).

During May, Entebbe experiences an average high-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) and a low-temperature of 18.9°C (66°F).

May and November, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

In May, the average relative humidity is 82%.

In Entebbe, during May, the rain falls for 21.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 163mm (6.42") of precipitation.

The average day length in May is 12h and 7min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:51 EAT.

With an average of 8.2h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year.

In Entebbe, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index are April through September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In Entebbe, Uganda, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Entebbe, Uganda

  • Average high temperature in May: 22.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (24.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (22.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 18.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (19.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (18°C).

Average pressure in May
Entebbe, Uganda

  • Average pressure in May: 1012.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Entebbe, Uganda

  • Average wind speed in May: 10.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Entebbe, Uganda

  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and November (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and July (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Entebbe, Uganda

  • Average rainfall in May: 163mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (210mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (39mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Entebbe, Uganda

  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (28.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (15.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Entebbe, Uganda

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is March (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Entebbe, Uganda

  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Entebbe, Uganda

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and November (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Entebbe, Uganda

  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in May
Entebbe, Uganda

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are October and November (9km).