Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
85°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Murchison Falls National Park
Uganda · Africa
Hot days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 70°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 19 wet days, more than in most months.
61%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
100%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 89° and nights feel near 75°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
38%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
3 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 83°F, easing to about 77°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning76°F
Feels 80°F
Rain20%
Cloud62%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday83°F
Feels 88°F
Rain43%
Cloud63%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon83°F
Feels 88°F
Rain51%
Cloud65%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening77°F
Feels 83°F
Rain23%
Cloud71%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91 | 71 | 0.5 | 2 | 11.5 | 53 |
| Feb | 94 | 73 | 0.4 | 3 | 11.5 | 49 |
| Mar | 91 | 72 | 4.6 | 14 | 11.2 | 63 |
| Apr | 86 | 71 | 6.7 | 20 | 10.5 | 77 |
| May | 85 | 70 | 4.8 | 19 | 11.0 | 79 |
| Jun | 85 | 69 | 2.5 | 12 | 11.2 | 78 |
| Jul | 84 | 69 | 3.4 | 15 | 11.2 | 77 |
| Aug | 84 | 69 | 5.6 | 20 | 11.1 | 79 |
| Sep | 85 | 69 | 5.6 | 24 | 11.1 | 79 |
| Oct | 85 | 69 | 6.0 | 21 | 10.4 | 79 |
| Nov | 86 | 69 | 5.0 | 15 | 10.6 | 75 |
| Dec | 89 | 70 | 0.8 | 5 | 11.2 | 63 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology