May weather forecast
Uganda

May marks the conclusion of the first rainy season in Uganda, characterized by a decline in rainfall towards the end of the month. However, May still experiences substantial precipitation, with averages ranging from 100mm (3.94") to 150mm (5.91") across the country. The temperature during May fluctuates between 20°C (68°F) and 26°C (78.8°F), offering a warm, if somewhat humid, climate.

Major cities such as Kampala and Entebbe follow a similar weather pattern. In Kampala, temperatures typically range from 19°C (66.2°F) to 26°C (78.8°F), with frequent rain showers, especially in the first half of the month. Entebbe experiences similar conditions with temperatures varying between 19°C (66.2°F) to 26°C (78.8°F), coupled with a gradual decrease in rainfall as the month progresses.

Compared to April, May sees a reduction in the intensity and frequency of rain showers, especially towards the end of the month. This is due to the transition from the rainy season to the dry season, which typically begins in June. While the amount of precipitation decreases, the temperatures remain fairly consistent, albeit slightly cooler towards the evenings.

Despite its location on the equator, Uganda does not experience snowfall, and May is no exception to this. Instead, the month of May sees the tail end of the rainy season, with the weather starting to dry up towards the month's end. This shift in climate sets the stage for the upcoming dry season, with its clear skies and ideal conditions for wildlife viewing and outdoor activities.

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• Kampala - May »
  January through May, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Kampala, Uganda. In Kampala in May, during 21.7 rainfall days, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Entebbe - May »
  May stands out as Entebbe's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 22.8°C (73°F) and a low of 18.9°C (66°F). April through September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Entebbe.
• Mbarara - May »
  With an average relative humidity of 86%, May is the most humid month in Mbarara. Mbarara's May weather, marked by an average high temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F) and an average low temperature of 15.1°C (59.2°F), is the coldest in the year.
• Mbale - May »
  With an average relative humidity of 86%, May is the most humid month in Mbale, Uganda. May is the most humid month in Mbale, with an average relative humidity of 86%.
• Masaka - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Masaka sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:53 EAT. April through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Masaka, Uganda.
• Gulu - May »
  The most humid month in Gulu is May, with an average relative humidity of 85%. On the last day of the month, in Gulu, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:56 EAT.
• Lira - May »
  With an average relative humidity of 85%, May is the most humid month in Lira. As May takes hold in Lira, Uganda, the average high-temperature is a still warm 27.6°C (81.7°F), nearly mirroring that of the previous month.
• Fort Portal - May »
  In Fort Portal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 330.4 days and collects up to 2228mm (87.72") of precipitation. In Fort Portal, during May, the rain falls for 30.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 249mm (9.8") of precipitation.
• Hoima - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Hoima sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:58 EAT. May continues the rainy spell in Hoima as the city gets drenched with 161mm (6.34") of rainfall, observations denote this as the month with the maximum rainfall.
• Soroti - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Soroti is May, when the rain falls for 29.6 days and typically aggregates up to 192mm (7.56") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Soroti is May, when the rain falls for 29.6 days and typically aggregates up to 192mm (7.56") of precipitation.
• Arua - May »
  In Arua in May, during 26.5 rainfall days, 177mm (6.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Arua, in May, during 26.5 rainfall days, 177mm (6.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated.