Uganda
Uganda in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Uganda in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Uganda in May?
- Soroti is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 30°C (85°F) in May; Kisoro is the coolest at 21°C (71°F).
Warmest
30°
Soroti
Coolest
21°
Kisoro
Driest
73 mm
Mbarara
Across Uganda, May highs run from 21°C (71°F) (Kisoro) to 30°C (85°F) (Soroti). On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Kampala, Jinja, and Entebbe.
Best places in Uganda in May
69 
Kampala
Central Region · Uganda
26° / 17° 157 mm May
69
Jinja
Eastern Region · Uganda
27° / 18° 146 mm May
69
Entebbe
Central Region · Uganda
26° / 19° 231 mm May
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65
Fort Portal
Western Region · Uganda
25° / 14° 126 mm May
64
Mbarara
Western Region · Uganda
27° / 16° 73 mm May
67
Masaka
Central Region · Uganda
26° / 16° 173 mm May
60
Kisoro
Western Region · Uganda
21° / 11° 96 mm May
64
Hoima
Western Region · Uganda
27° / 17° 141 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala | 26° | 17° | 157 mm | — | 69 |
| Entebbe | 26° | 19° | 231 mm | — | 69 |
| Jinja | 27° | 18° | 146 mm | — | 69 |
| Masaka | 26° | 16° | 173 mm | — | 67 |
| Fort Portal | 25° | 14° | 126 mm | — | 65 |
| Mbarara | 27° | 16° | 73 mm | — | 64 |
| Hoima | 27° | 17° | 141 mm | — | 64 |
| Tororo | 28° | 17° | 204 mm | — | 64 |
| Kabale | 22° | 12° | 105 mm | — | 62 |
| Mbale | 28° | 18° | 196 mm | — | 61 |
| Kisoro | 21° | 11° | 96 mm | — | 60 |
| Gulu | 29° | 18° | 174 mm | — | 59 |
| Arua | 29° | 19° | 125 mm | — | 56 |
| Masindi | 29° | 19° | 142 mm | — | 56 |
| Soroti | 30° | 19° | 189 mm | — | 55 |
| Kasese | 29° | 19° | 123 mm | — | 52 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Uganda in May?
Average daytime highs range from 21° in Kisoro to 30° in Soroti.