Bwindi Impenetrable National Park weather in May (Uganda)

What can you expect from the weather in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 16°C.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 243 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 115 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While April, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bwindi Impenetrable National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 243 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 115 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kabale, Uganda (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Uganda in May

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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