Kibale Forest National Park weather in May (Uganda)

What should you pack for a trip to Kibale Forest National Park in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

May in Kibale Forest National Park generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 27°C, cooling down at night to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Kibale Forest National Park in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 160 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kibale Forest National Park, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 160 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

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

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 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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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