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Queen Elizabeth National Park Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda in May.

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Kasese Katunguru

Are you planning a trip a to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Queen Elizabeth National Park in May

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda is a region in Uganda. May in Queen Elizabeth National Park generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Kasese.

To explore the conditions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Katunguru with an average of 258 mm (10 in) to heavy rainfall in Kasese with 290 mm (11 in).

Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Queen Elizabeth National Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on Kasese)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March27°C (81°F) April27°C (81°F) May27°C (81°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October27°C (81°F) November26°C (79°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Queen Elizabeth National Park in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Queen Elizabeth National Park

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda?

Temperature range in Queen Elizabeth National Park (May)

Precipitation variation in Queen Elizabeth National Park (May)

Kasese

In May Kasese generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
344 mm (14 in)
290 mm (11 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
very good
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Katunguru

In May Katunguru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
273 mm (11 in)
258 mm (10 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
18 days
9 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Queen Elizabeth National Park in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kasese 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 290 mm (11 in)
Katunguru 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 258 mm (10 in)

Queen Elizabeth National Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda in May?

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda typically experiences less favorable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kasese average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda in May?

Daytime temperatures in Kasese peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in May, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

Does Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Kasese records an average of 290 mm (11 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda with often less favorable weather in Kasese.

On average, the best time to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda is in July with generally excellent weather in Kasese. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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