Weather in Kampala for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Kampala at the beginning of May is 25 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 27 °C by the end of May.
Kampala experiences an exceptionally high level of rainfall in May, with more than 24 rainy days on average.
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Kampala in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 25° | 2 25° | 3 23° | 4 23° | |||
5 26° | 6 26° | 7 27° | 8 26° | 9 26° | 10 25° | 11 26° |
12 28° | 13 29° | 14 28° | 15 29° | 16 28° | 17 28° | 18 27° |
19 28° | 20 28° | 21 24° | 22 27° | 23 27° | 24 25° | 25 25° |
26 26° | 27 28° | 28 28° | 29 28° | 30 27° | 31 27° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Kampala
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 25° /17° | 6.5 mm | 6 | |
2 May | Patchy rain possible | 25° /17° | 3.7 mm | 6 | |
3 May | Moderate rain at times | 23° /18° | 5.2 mm | 5 | |
4 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 23° /17° | 37.1 mm | 6 | |
5 May | Heavy rain at times | 26° /17° | 2.2 mm | 6 | |
6 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 26° /18° | 4.7 mm | 6 | |
7 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 27° /18° | 2 mm | 6 | |
8 May | Moderate rain at times | 26° /17° | 3.1 mm | 6 | |
9 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 26° /17° | 5.5 mm | 6 | |
10 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 25° /18° | 15.7 mm | 6 | |
11 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 26° /18° | 6.6 mm | 6 | |
12 May | Patchy rain possible | 28° /18° | 0.3 mm | 6 | |
13 May | Moderate rain at times | 29° /19° | 0.8 mm | 7 | |
14 May | Heavy rain at times | 28° /18° | 1.2 mm | 6 | |
15 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /18° | 1 mm | 6 | |
16 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 28° /18° | 2.2 mm | 6 | |
17 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 28° /18° | 2.8 mm | 7 | |
18 May | Patchy rain possible | 27° /19° | 3.5 mm | 6 | |
19 May | Heavy rain at times | 28° /19° | 2.8 mm | 6 | |
20 May | Heavy rain at times | 28° /18° | 6 mm | 6 | |
21 May | Moderate rain at times | 24° /17° | 5 mm | 5 | |
22 May | Moderate rain at times | 27° /18° | 1.2 mm | 6 | |
23 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 27° /19° | 2.2 mm | 6 | |
24 May | Heavy rain at times | 25° /18° | 3.8 mm | 6 | |
25 May | Patchy rain possible | 25° /18° | 0.5 mm | 6 | |
26 May | Heavy rain at times | 26° /18° | 4.3 mm | 6 | |
27 May | Patchy rain possible | 28° /18° | 1.2 mm | 6 | |
28 May | Patchy rain possible | 28° /19° | 0.9 mm | 6 | |
29 May | Patchy rain possible | 28° /19° | 0.8 mm | 6 | |
30 May | Moderate rain at times | 27° /18° | 1.6 mm | 6 | |
31 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 27° /17° | 3.9 mm | 6 | |
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Kampala in May - FAQ
What to pack to Kampala in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Kampala in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Kampala, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
May rainfall patterns in Kampala
UV exposure in Kampala during May
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