Weather in Kampala in May
In an average May, Kampala sees a daily high around 25°C and a low around 18°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 24°C to 27°C |
| Average low | 18°C |
| Typical low range | 17°C to 19°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
29°C
2023-05-22
Lowest
21°C
1980-05-11
Low
Highest
22°C
2024-05-08
Lowest
15°C
1984-05-25
Feels-like
Highest
36°C
1983-05-29
Lowest
21°C
1980-05-11
Humidity
Highest
19.3 g/m³
2023-05-17
Lowest
13.5 g/m³
2014-05-25
Wind
Highest
23 km/h
2003-05-31
Lowest
5 km/h
1998-05-10
Gust
Highest
46 km/h
2003-05-31
Lowest
14 km/h
2009-05-12
Precip
Wettest
250 mm
1987
Driest
101 mm
2023
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