May weather forecast
Fort Portal, Uganda

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Weather in May

May in Fort Portal, Uganda ushers in the coldest temperatures yet, recording an average high of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and a low of 14.4°C (57.9°F). The rainfall reaches a climax this month, with the heavens pouring down a staggering 249mm (9.8") of rain. Coupled with the highest relative humidity level at 82%, the town goes through its wettest month. As June beckons, the inhabitants can look forward to slightly drier conditions and modestly warmer temperatures.

Temperature

May tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and a low of 14.4°C (57.9°F).

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In May, in Fort Portal, the rain falls for 30.7 days. Throughout May, 249mm (9.8") of precipitation is accumulated. In Fort Portal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 330.4 days and collects up to 2228mm (87.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Fort Portal, Uganda, is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:01 EAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 8.3h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Fort Portal?

May, characterized by an average high temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and a low temperature of 14.4°C (57.9°F), is generally the coldest month in Fort Portal.

What are the temperatures in Fort Portal in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 14.4°C (57.9°F) respectively. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 30°C (86°F).

What is the most humid month in Fort Portal?

With an average relative humidity of 82%, May is the most humid month in Fort Portal, Uganda.

What is the average humidity in May in Fort Portal?

The average relative humidity in May in Fort Portal, Uganda, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in May in Fort Portal?

In Fort Portal, Uganda, in May, it is raining for 30.7 days, with typically 249mm (9.8") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May in Fort Portal?

In Fort Portal, the average day length in May is 12h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Fort Portal?

On the first day of May in Fort Portal, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:01 EAT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fort Portal?

The month with the least sunshine is May, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Portal have in May?

In Fort Portal, Uganda, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.3h.

How high is the UV index in May in Fort Portal?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average temperature in May - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average high temperature in May: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (24.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 14.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (15.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (13.8°C).

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Average pressure in May
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average pressure in May - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average pressure in May: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average wind speed in May - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average wind speed in May: 3.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (4.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and November (3.5km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average humidity in May - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (64%).

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Average rainfall in May
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average rainfall in May - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average rainfall in May: 249mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (273mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (61mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average rainfall days in May - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average rainfall days in May: 30.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and October (30.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (18 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average sunshine days in May - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average sunshine days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are September and November (0 days).

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Average UV index in May
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average UV index in May - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is February (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April and November (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in May
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average cloud cover in May - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in May
Fort Portal, Uganda

Average visibility in May - Fort Portal, Uganda
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January and February (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May and November (8km).

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