Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Uganda in May
In May, average daytime highs across the 21 cities listed in Uganda range from 23.5°C in Kampala to 28.2°C in Kotido. Monthly rainfall ranges from 65 mm in Mbarara to 251 mm in Hoima.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
May in Uganda
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala | 23.5°C18.5°C | 18.5°C | 188 | 27.8 |
| Nansana | 23.9°C17.4°C | 17.4°C | 188 | 27.8 |
| Kira | 24.2°C17.9°C | 17.9°C | 215 | 28.4 |
| Kyengera | 24.0°C18.4°C | 18.4°C | 188 | 27.8 |
| Mbarara | 25.2°C16.0°C | 16.0°C | 65 | 15.8 |
| Mukono | 24.3°C17.8°C | 17.8°C | 212 | 28.5 |
| Njeru | 24.6°C19.5°C | 19.5°C | 215 | 28.4 |
| Gulu | 27.3°C19.1°C | 19.1°C | 184 | 24.0 |
| Katabi | 23.7°C19.8°C | 19.8°C | 207 | 27.0 |
| Kajansi | 23.9°C19.3°C | 19.3°C | 188 | 27.8 |
| Lugazi | 24.4°C17.9°C | 17.9°C | 230 | 28.7 |
| Hoima | 26.7°C18.4°C | 18.4°C | 251 | 27.9 |
| Mubende | 24.9°C16.7°C | 16.7°C | 96 | 22.2 |
| Lira | 27.2°C18.8°C | 18.8°C | 169 | 23.6 |
| Ibanda | 25.2°C15.3°C | 15.3°C | 143 | 21.3 |
| Masaka | 23.9°C17.1°C | 17.1°C | 112 | 21.6 |
| Masindi | 26.7°C18.6°C | 18.6°C | 136 | 23.1 |
| Mityana | 24.4°C17.4°C | 17.4°C | 159 | 27.0 |
| Rutoma | 24.7°C16.7°C | 16.7°C | 117 | 20.0 |
| Kotido | 28.2°C18.4°C | 18.4°C | 86 | 14.1 |
| Arua | 27.4°C18.6°C | 18.6°C | 70 | 12.2 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.