May weather forecastKakindu, Uganda

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Kakindu, Uganda, with temperature in the range of an average low of 17.5°C (63.5°F) and an average high of 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Temperature

May, June and August represent the coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Kakindu, during May, the rain falls for 29.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 161mm (6.34") of precipitation. In Kakindu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 283.3 days and collects up to 1407mm (55.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kakindu, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:58 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are May and October, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kakindu is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

Kakindu's coldest months, May, June and August, record an average high-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Kakindu in May has an average high-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.5°C (63.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in April is evaluated at 33°C (91.4°F).

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

In May, the average relative humidity is 85%.

In Kakindu, during May, the rain falls for 29.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 161mm (6.34") of precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 10min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:58 EAT.

May and October, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.3h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kakindu is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Kakindu, Uganda

  • Average high temperature in May: 26.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (33°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are May, June and August (26.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 17.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (16.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Kakindu, Uganda

  • Average pressure in May: 1012.6mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kakindu, Uganda

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (5.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (3.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kakindu, Uganda

  • Average humidity in May: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (49%).

Average rainfall in May
Kakindu, Uganda

  • Average rainfall in May: 161mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (240mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (13mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kakindu, Uganda

  • Average rainfall days in May: 29.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 12min

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 18min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and October (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kakindu, Uganda

  • Average sunshine days in May: 0.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are September and October (0.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Kakindu, Uganda

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July, September and October (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Kakindu, Uganda

  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in May
Kakindu, Uganda

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

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