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Anaka Weather in May

Anaka in May

The short of it: Anaka in May averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 19 °C (67 °F), with 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 19° · rain 115 mm · daylight 12 h 14 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: December & January

May in Anaka brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 19°, with about 115 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 115 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 14 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Anaka runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Gulu, 44 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Anaka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 14 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GuluNorthern Region44 km ENE29°18°152 mm
PakwachNorthern Region52 km WSW32°21°80 mm
OpitNorthern Region59 km E29°18°145 mm
BuyaleWestern Region76 km SSE29°18°110 mm
Kiryandongo Refugee CampWestern Region77 km SSE29°18°111 mm
WansekoWestern Region79 km SW31°22°76 mm
BuliisaWestern Region80 km SW31°22°83 mm
ApacNorthern Region96 km SE29°19°123 mm

The Almanac · Anaka Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 115 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Anaka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°18°12 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
February34°19°14 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
March32°19°61 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April30°19°124 mm8 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
May30°19°115 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
June29°19°88 mm8 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
July28°18°109 mm7 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
August28°18°143 mm7 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
September29°18°128 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
October28°16°156 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
November31°18°92 mm8 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦
December31°18°32 mm8 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Anaka in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Anaka in May?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 19 °C (67 °F), with about 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 115 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Anaka?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Anaka in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 14 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Anaka in May?

Hardly — May nights average 19 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Anaka in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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