Kampala weather in May (Uganda)

Will it be warm or cold in Kampala this May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Kampala includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 26°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 20°C.

Precipitation

Kampala in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 202 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 21 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 127 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

7/10

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 Kampala.

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.