Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
85°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda · Africa
Hot days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Warm nights can feel muggy.
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 26 wet days, more than in most months.
84%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11.1 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
95%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 88° and nights feel near 74°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
32%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 82°F, easing to about 78°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning76°F
Feels 82°F
Rain30%
Cloud67%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday82°F
Feels 87°F
Rain67%
Cloud69%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Feels 87°F
Rain44%
Cloud71%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening77°F
Feels 82°F
Rain46%
Cloud75%
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 | 88 | 70 | 0.4 | 3 | 11.3 | 63 |
| Feb | 90 | 72 | 0.6 | 3 | 11.0 | 60 |
| Mar | 88 | 71 | 4.5 | 16 | 10.7 | 68 |
| Apr | 85 | 70 | 10.0 | 27 | 10.7 | 76 |
| May | 85 | 70 | 9.7 | 26 | 11.1 | 78 |
| Jun | 86 | 69 | 3.1 | 16 | 11.3 | 71 |
| Jul | 86 | 69 | 2.1 | 7 | 11.3 | 65 |
| Aug | 85 | 70 | 3.7 | 14 | 11.0 | 69 |
| Sep | 85 | 70 | 6.5 | 23 | 11.0 | 72 |
| Oct | 85 | 70 | 6.9 | 25 | 10.4 | 75 |
| Nov | 83 | 69 | 7.0 | 24 | 10.4 | 76 |
| Dec | 84 | 69 | 2.4 | 13 | 11.2 | 69 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Queen Elizabeth National Park with Chobe National Park.
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