Weather in Kampala in May
In an average May, Kampala sees a daily high around 24°C and a low around 20°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 24°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 23°C to 25°C |
| Average low | 20°C |
| Typical low range | 19°C to 21°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 8 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
27°C
2023-05-16
Lowest
21°C
2009-05-12
Low
Highest
23°C
2024-05-12
Lowest
18°C
1984-05-26
Feels-like
Highest
30°C
2023-05-16
Lowest
21°C
2009-05-12
Humidity
Highest
18.0 g/m³
2023-05-17
Lowest
13.6 g/m³
2001-05-30
Wind
Highest
24 km/h
2018-05-29
Lowest
6 km/h
1989-05-14
Gust
Highest
41 km/h
2003-05-31
Lowest
14 km/h
1991-05-25
Precip
Wettest
297 mm
1991
Driest
108 mm
2023
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