Uganda weather in May
Planning a getaway to Uganda this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Uganda in May?
May in Uganda generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Kisoro at 23°C to very warm in Murchison Falls National Park at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Murchison Falls National Park and 14°C in Kisoro.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mbarara with an average of 89 mm to heavy rainfall in Kasese with 290 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 127 hours of sunlight anticipated in Kampala. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Uganda, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Uganda's yearly weather, check out our Uganda climate page.
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Average weather in Kampala
In May Kampala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Entebbe
In May Entebbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Jinja
In May Jinja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Mbarara
In May Mbarara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Masaka
In May Masaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Uganda?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Uganda due to the typically unpleasant weather in Kampala.
On average, the best time to visit Uganda is in January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December with generally pleasant weather in Kampala. On the other hand, the months of April and May tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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