Uganda Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Uganda experiences its first month of meteorological winter. The country sees cooler temperatures and a decrease in rainfall as it moves further away from the equator. The average temperature in Uganda during May is 23°C (73°F), with highs of 26.9°C (80.5°F) and lows of 18.6°C (65.5°F). May is a transitional month for Uganda’s weather, with the amount of rainfall varying depending on the region. On average, the country receives 3.18mm of precipitation over 28 days, with a high chance of rain at 87.1%. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and it is most likely to occur in the afternoon. The country experiences 9.1 days with some form of precipitation, and May is one of the cloudiest months with 42.9% cloud cover. The humidity remains high at an average of 79.1%, and the winds are relatively strong with an average speed of 29.1 km/h (18.1 mph). The average daily sunshine lasts for 13.7 hours, with the sun rising at around 6:42 am and setting at 6:50 pm.
What is the temperature in Uganda in May?
Average air temperature in Uganda is 23°C (73.5°F) in May. The outside temperature in Uganda feels like 23.2°C (73.8°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 26.9°C (80.5°F) and feels like 27.9°C (82.2°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 18.6°C (65.6°F) which feels like 18.6°C (65.6°F).
How hot is Uganda in May?
The hot temperature in May in Uganda rises to 29.3°C (84.7°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 79.1% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 30.7 °C (87.3°F). The average maximum temp in Uganda is 26.9°C (87.3°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Uganda in May?
The coldest temp in Uganda in May drops to 15.8°C (60.4°F) during the cold nights. With 29.1km/h (18.1mph) winds and 79.1% humidity it feels like 15.8°C (60.4°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 18.6°C (65.6°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Uganda in May?
Yes, it rains for 28 days in Uganda in May averaging 3.18 mm of precipitation. Uganda has a 87.1% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Uganda throughout May?
Uganda has 3.18 mm (0.13 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 28 days out of the entire month.
Is Uganda windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Uganda during May is 29.1km/h (18.1mph) and average windgust is 20.8km/h (12.9mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 164.9km/h (102.5mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Uganda in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from South direction in Uganda.
What are the humidity levels in Uganda in May?
The average humidity levels in Uganda in May are 79.1%. Daily humidity levels in Uganda range from 69.7% to 90.3% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Uganda in May?
Uganda has 12 hours 07 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Uganda in May is at 6:42:31 and the sunset is at 18:50:26.
What is the cloud coverage in Uganda in May?
Clouds cover 42.9% of the sky on average throughout May in Uganda. The cloud coverage ranges from 24% to 58.6% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Uganda?
The average UV index in Uganda is 9.3 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Uganda in May?
The average solar radiation is 266.3 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Uganda during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 20.5 W/m2 to 297.2 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Uganda?
The average solar energy during May in Uganda is 23 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1.7 MJ/m2, to 25.6 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Uganda in May?
Yes, there is a 18.4% risk for severe weather in Uganda in May.
What is the air pressure in Uganda in May?
On average the air pressure in Uganda in May is 1016.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1014.4 mb to 1018.5 mb.
What is the visibility in Uganda in May?
The average daylight visibility in Uganda in May is 13.7 km (8.5 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 10 km (6.2 miles) to 18.9 km (11.7 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Uganda in May?
The average dew point in Uganda during May is 19°C (66.2°F).
Where is the data for Uganda climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Uganda in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- KAMPALA, UG
- JINJA, UG
- ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL, UG
- HUEN