Kampala in May
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Very wet: about 28 rainy days.
24°CAvg high
20°CAvg low
28Rainy days (187 mm)
12:01 hDaylight
06:45Sunrise · 18:46 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
- Very wet: about 28 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.2 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 20°C | 108 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.3 |
| February | 26°C | 21°C | 104 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.5 |
| March | 25°C | 21°C | 165 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 24°C | 20°C | 221 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 24°C | 20°C | 187 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 24°C | 19°C | 115 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 24°C | 19°C | 83 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.7 |
| August | 24°C | 19°C | 109 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 25°C | 19°C | 121 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 24°C | 19°C | 154 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 24°C | 20°C | 179 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 25°C | 20°C | 133 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Kampala in May?
Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 20°C.
When is the best time to visit Kampala?
The best months are July, February, January.