May weather forecast
Rakai, Uganda

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Rakai, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 17°C (62.6°F) and 23.9°C (75°F).

Temperature

The coldest period is May, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 23.9°C (75°F) and a low of 17°C (62.6°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Rakai are May and November, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Rakai, in May, it is raining for 25.4 days, with typically 130mm (5.12") of accumulated precipitation. In Rakai, Uganda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 253.4 days and collects up to 1018mm (40.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Rakai is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:54 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 lowest UV index in Rakai, Uganda, are April through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Rakai?
The coldest time of the year in Rakai, Uganda, is May, with temperatures averaging a high of 23.9°C (75°F) and a low of 17°C (62.6°F).
What is the usual temperature for Rakai in May?
The high-temperature, in May, in Rakai, is 23.9°C (75°F), while the low-temperature averages to 17°C (62.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in February is appraised at 30°C (86°F).
What is the most humid month in Rakai?
The months with the highest humidity in Rakai, Uganda, are May and November, with an average relative humidity of 82%.
What is the average humidity in May in Rakai?
In May, the average relative humidity is 82%.
How many days does it rain in May in Rakai?
In Rakai, in May, during 25.4 rainfall days, 130mm (5.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Rakai have in May?
In Rakai, the average day length in May is 12h and 5min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Rakai?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:54 EAT.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Rakai?
April and May, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Rakai have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.
When is the lowest UV index in Rakai?
April through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in May in Rakai?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Rakai, Uganda, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May - Rakai, Uganda
Average temperature in May
Rakai, Uganda
  • Average high temperature in May: 23.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (23.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 17°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are February and August (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (16.7°C).

Average pressure in May - Rakai, Uganda
Average pressure in May
Rakai, Uganda
  • Average pressure in May: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Rakai, Uganda
Average wind speed in May
Rakai, Uganda
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in May - Rakai, Uganda
Average humidity in May
Rakai, Uganda
  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and November (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (66%).

Average rainfall in May - Rakai, Uganda
Average rainfall in May
Rakai, Uganda
  • Average rainfall in May: 130mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (159mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (16mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Rakai, Uganda
Average rainfall days in May
Rakai, Uganda
  • Average rainfall days in May: 25.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.6 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rakai, Uganda
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rakai, Uganda
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are January, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May - Rakai, Uganda
Average sunshine days in May
Rakai, Uganda
  • Average sunshine days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (0.6 days).

Average UV index in May - Rakai, Uganda
Average UV index in May
Rakai, Uganda
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May - Rakai, Uganda
Average cloud cover in May
Rakai, Uganda
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in May - Rakai, Uganda
Average visibility in May
Rakai, Uganda
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (9km).

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