May weather forecastKitega, Uganda

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Kitega, Uganda, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 14.4°C (57.9°F).

Temperature

May, noted for its average high-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 14.4°C (57.9°F), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kitega, in May, it is raining for 30.7 days, with typically 249mm (9.8") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kitega, there are 330.4 rainfall days, and 2228mm (87.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Kitega is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:59 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

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

May is the coldest month in Kitega, Uganda, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and an average low of 14.4°C (57.9°F).

In May, in Kitega, the average high-temperature is 24.3°C (75.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 14.4°C (57.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in March is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

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

In May, the average relative humidity in Kitega, Uganda, is 82%.

In Kitega, 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 Kitega, Uganda, is 12h and 9min.

On the first day of May in Kitega, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:59 EAT.

With an average of 8.3h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year in Kitega.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Kitega is 8.3h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kitega, Uganda, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

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Average high temperature

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24.3°C

24.4°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.4km/h

4.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

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Average UV index

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Average temperature in May
Kitega, 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
Kitega, 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
Kitega, 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
Kitega, 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
Kitega, 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
Kitega, 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
Kitega, Uganda

Average daylight in May: 12h and 12min

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).