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 »
  May is the month when Kampala sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 24.4°C (75.9°F) and a low of 17.3°C (63.1°F). In May, Kampala, Uganda experiences a further reduction in temperatures and a slight drop in humidity levels from April.
• Entebbe - May »
  May proves to be the coldest month in Entebbe, Uganda, recording an average maximum temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) and a minimum temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). On the last day of the month, in Entebbe sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:51 EAT.
• Mbarara - May »
  May is the most humid month in Mbarara with an average relative humidity of 86%. On the last day of the month, in Mbarara, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:57 EAT.
• Mbale - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Mbale is May, when the rain falls for 30.4 days and typically aggregates up to 319mm (12.56") of precipitation. In Mbale during May, the rain falls for 30.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 319mm (12.56") of precipitation.
• Masaka - May »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Masaka are April through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. On the last day of the month, in Masaka sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:53 EAT.
• Gulu - May »
  May is the most humid month in Gulu with an average relative humidity of 85%. May is the most humid month in Gulu, with an average relative humidity of 85%.
• Lira - May »
  With an average relative humidity of 85%, May is the most humid month in Lira, Uganda. On the last day of the month, in Lira, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:53 EAT.
• Fort Portal - May »
  With an average relative humidity of 82%, May is the most humid month in Fort Portal, Uganda. May, characterized by an average high temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and a low temperature of 14.4°C (57.9°F), is generally the coldest month in Fort Portal.
• Hoima - May »
  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. In Hoima during the entire year, the rain falls for 283.3 days and collects up to 1407mm (55.39") of precipitation.
• Soroti - May »
  May marks the peak of the rainy season in Soroti with the month recording the highest average rainfall in the year. On the last day of the month, in Soroti, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:49 EAT.
• Arua - May »
  The city of Arua witnesses the highest rainfall of the year towering at 177mm (6.97"), altering the cityscape significantly as compared to earlier months. Throughout the year, in Arua, there are 235.5 rainfall days, and 1389mm (54.69") of precipitation is accumulated.