May weather forecastKawumu, Uganda

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Kawumu, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.4°C (75.9°F) and an average low of 17.3°C (63.1°F).

Temperature

May, noted for its average high-temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.3°C (63.1°F), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

In Kawumu, in May, during 21.7 rainfall days, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 231.2 rainfall days, and 477mm (18.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Kawumu is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of May, in Kawumu, 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.

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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

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

May, with its high-temperature average of 24.4°C (75.9°F) and a low-temperature average of 17.3°C (63.1°F), is the coldest month in Kawumu, Uganda.

In Kawumu, 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). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), 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 Kawumu is 84%.

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

In Kawumu, Uganda, the average day length in May is 12h and 9min.

On the first day of May in Kawumu, 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 Kawumu, the average sunshine duration in May 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 Kawumu.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kawumu, Uganda, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk 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

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
Kawumu, 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
Kawumu, 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
Kawumu, 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
Kawumu, 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
Kawumu, 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
Kawumu, 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
Kawumu, 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
Kawumu, 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
Kawumu, 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).