Gulu weather in May (Uganda)

What kind of weather does May bring to Gulu? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Gulu usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 30°C. At night, they generally drop to 20°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Gulu in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 184 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 242 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January generally stands out with the best circumstances. While April tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gulu climate page with graphs.

 

Gulu, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 184 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 242 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uganda in May

Find out more about the weather in Uganda and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Gulu.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Uganda? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Uganda. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.