May weather forecastKampala, Uganda

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May

Weather in May

In May, Kampala, Uganda experiences a further reduction in temperatures and a slight drop in humidity levels from April. The rainfall also sees a slight decrease and the weather begins transitioning towards the dry season. Although it is not as hot as previous months, May remains warm overall. During this month, temperatures fluctuate between a high of 24.4°C (75.9°F) and a low of 17.3°C (63.1°F) and a relative humidity of 84% permeates the air. With 55mm (2.17") of rainfall expected over 21.7 days, the weather trends towards the drier month of June.

Temperature

Kampala notes the coldest temperatures in May, with a high average 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 Kampala, in May, it is raining for 21.7 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation. In Kampala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 231.2 days and collects up to 477mm (18.78") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kampala, Uganda, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of May, in Kampala, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:51 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

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

May is the month when Kampala, Uganda, sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 24.4°C (75.9°F) and a low of 17.3°C (63.1°F).

The average high-temperature, in May, in Kampala, is 24.4°C (75.9°F), while the average low-temperature is 17.3°C (63.1°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Kampala, Uganda, is 84%.

In May, in Kampala, Uganda, the rain falls for 21.7 days. Throughout May, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, in Kampala, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:51 EAT.

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

In Kampala, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kampala, Uganda, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk 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

Apr

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
Kampala, 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
Kampala, 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
Kampala, 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
Kampala, 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
Kampala, 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
Kampala, 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
Kampala, 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 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
Kampala, 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
Kampala, 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).