Kampala weather in May
May in Kampala: warm, soaked, with very humid — a great time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Kampala · #454 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kampala climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 165 mm / 6.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 25 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 76 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kampala in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kampala?
- May in Kampala: warm, soaked, with very humid — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Kampala on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Kampala in May?
- In May, Kampala averages a daily high of 23.9°C and a low of 18.9°C, with about 164.6 mm of rain over roughly 25.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kampala in May?
- Kampala has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 76 in May.