May weather forecastKisiabi, Uganda

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Kisiabi, Uganda, with an average temperature varying between 29.9°C (85.8°F) and 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Temperature

The advent of May brings an average high-temperature of a warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 19.9°C (67.8°F) in May.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Kisiabi, during May, the rain falls for 20.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 187 rainfall days, and 560mm (22.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:59 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.