May weather forecastGombe, Uganda

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Gombe, Uganda, with an average temperature varying between 24.4°C (75.9°F) and 17.3°C (63.1°F).

Temperature

In Gombe, the lowest average temperatures are observed in May, with a high of 24.4°C (75.9°F) and a low of 17.3°C (63.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

In Gombe, Uganda, in May, it is raining for 21.7 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 231.2 rainfall days, and 477mm (18.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gombe, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:52 EAT.

Sunshine

April and May, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Gombe, Uganda.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gombe are January through May, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May leads to these instructions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Gombe's May weather reaches an average high of 24.4°C (75.9°F) and an average low of 17.3°C (63.1°F), making it the coldest month.

In Gombe, in May, the average high-temperature is 24.4°C (75.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 17.3°C (63.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 84%.

In Gombe, in May, it is raining for 21.7 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average day length in Gombe is 12h and 8min.

On the first day of May in Gombe, Uganda, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:52 EAT.

April and May, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Gombe, Uganda.

The average sunshine duration in May in Gombe is 8.4h.

January through May, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Gombe.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Gombe is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

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May

Jun

Average high temperature

25.8°C

24.4°C

24.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8km/h

8.2km/h

8.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

2.6

3.4

7.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Gombe, Uganda

Average high temperature in May: 24.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (24.4°C).

Average low temperature in May: 17.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (16.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Gombe, Uganda

Average pressure in May: 1012.7mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gombe, Uganda

Average wind speed in May: 7.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March, May and June (7.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (5.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gombe, Uganda

Average humidity in May: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Gombe, Uganda

Average rainfall in May: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (18mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gombe, Uganda

Average rainfall days in May: 21.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are September and October (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 12h and 6min

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 24min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gombe, Uganda

Average sunshine days in May: 3.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Gombe, Uganda

Average UV index in May: 6

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