May weather forecastKotido, Uganda
May
Weather in May
May is the middle of the rainy season in Kotido. Even though the month experiences a peak in rainfall, it does not surpass the precipitation recorded in April, instead, it remains slightly lower at 210mm (8.27"). Despite the copious amounts of rain, there are plenty of sunny periods during the day. The temperatures, however, start to cool off a bit compared to the previous months. Be prepared for sudden showers, as the weather can be quite unpredictable during this month.Temperature
As April transitions into May, Kotido records an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.9°C (76.8°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. Kotido in May experiences a low-temperature average of 16.4°C (61.5°F).Humidity
The most humid month in Kotido is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Kotido, in May, it is raining for 27.4 days, with typically 210mm (8.27") of accumulated precipitation. In Kotido, during the entire year, the rain falls for 237.9 days and collects up to 1519mm (59.8") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Kotido is 12h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of May, in Kotido, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:49 EAT.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Kotido is May, with an average of 8.6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Kotido, Uganda
- Average high temperature in May: 24.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (30.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 16.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (19.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (15.5°C).
Average pressure in May
Kotido, Uganda
- Average pressure in May: 1011.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1008.8mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Kotido, Uganda
- Average wind speed in May: 6.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7km/h).
Average humidity in May
Kotido, Uganda
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (42%).
Average rainfall in May
Kotido, Uganda
- Average rainfall in May: 210mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (211mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (21mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Kotido, Uganda
- Average rainfall days in May: 27.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kotido, Uganda
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Kotido, Uganda
- Average sunshine days in May: 2.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (2.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Kotido, Uganda
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Kotido, Uganda
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in May
Kotido, Uganda
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (9km).
