May weather forecastKawempe, Uganda

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Kawempe, Uganda, with an average temperature ranging between max 24.4°C (75.9°F) and min 17.3°C (63.1°F).

Temperature

In Kawempe, 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

In May, the average relative humidity in Kawempe is 84%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 21.7 days. Throughout May, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kawempe, Uganda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 231.2 days and collects up to 477mm (18.78") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

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

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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

May is the coldest month of the year in Kawempe, Uganda, registering average temperatures as high as 24.4°C (75.9°F) and as low as 17.3°C (63.1°F).

The high-temperature, in May, in Kawempe, records 24.4°C (75.9°F), while the low-temperature is 17.3°C (63.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 84%.

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

In May, the average day length 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 Kawempe, Uganda, 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 Kawempe, Uganda.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Kawempe 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 May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kawempe is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

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
Kawempe, 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
Kawempe, 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
Kawempe, 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
Kawempe, 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
Kawempe, 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
Kawempe, 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
Kawempe, 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
Kawempe, 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
Kawempe, 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).