Kampala in May
The weather in May
In May, Kampala averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 19° — warm weather by day. Expect around 154 mm of precipitation spread over about 27 wet days, with average cloud cover near 59%.
Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change.
May scores 55/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Kampala. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and July instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:43 and sets at 18:51 local time, giving 12 h 08 min of daylight. Days shorten by 0 minutes over the month.
Why 55/100?
How the score for May is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Kampala this month
Mukono
Uganda's best in May
Kapchorwa
Kampala in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Kampala?
May scores 55/100 for Kampala, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 23°C with 27 wet days.
How warm is Kampala in May?
Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 19°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Kampala in May?
Kampala receives about 154 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 27 days.