Kampala weather in May (Uganda)

Curious about the May weather in Kampala? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Kampala generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 26°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C.

Kampala in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 202 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 21 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 127 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kampala. January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April and May tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kampala, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 202 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 127 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uganda in May

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

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 Kampala 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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