May weather forecastKiguma, Uganda

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Kiguma, Uganda, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.4°C (57.9°F) and an average high of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

May, marked by an average high-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and a low-temperature of 14.4°C (57.9°F), is the coldest month.

Humidity

May is the most humid month in Kiguma, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Kiguma, during May, the rain falls for 30.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 249mm (9.8") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kiguma, there are 330.4 rainfall days, and 2228mm (87.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Kiguma is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of May, in Kiguma, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 19:01 EAT.

Sunshine

May has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In Kiguma, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

May is the month when Kiguma sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and a low of 14.4°C (57.9°F).

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 14.4°C (57.9°F) respectively. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 30°C (86°F).

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

The average relative humidity in May in Kiguma, Uganda, is 82%.

In Kiguma, Uganda, in May, it is raining for 30.7 days, with typically 249mm (9.8") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in May in Kiguma is 12h and 9min.

On the first day of May in Kiguma, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 19:01 EAT.

May has the least sunshine of the year in Kiguma, Uganda, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May in Kiguma, Uganda, is 8.3h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Kiguma is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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24.4°C

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Average temperature in May
Kiguma, Uganda

Average high temperature in May: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (24.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 14.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (15.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (13.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Kiguma, Uganda

Average pressure in May: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kiguma, Uganda

Average wind speed in May: 3.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (4.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and November (3.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kiguma, Uganda

Average humidity in May: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (64%).

Average rainfall in May
Kiguma, Uganda

Average rainfall in May: 249mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (273mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (61mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kiguma, Uganda

Average rainfall days in May: 30.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and October (30.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (18 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kiguma, 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 18min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).