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Bugembe Weather in May

Bugembe in May

The short of it: Bugembe in May averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 18° · rain 124 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & June

May in Bugembe brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 18°, with about 124 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 124 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Bugembe runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Kakira, 6 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Bugembe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 71 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KakiraEastern Region6 km ENE28°18°122 mm
JinjaEastern Region6 km SW28°18°120 mm
NjeruCentral Region8 km WSW28°18°120 mm
MagamagaEastern Region13 km ENE28°18°128 mm
BuwengeEastern Region20 km NNW28°18°123 mm
MayugeEastern Region27 km E28°18°128 mm
IgangaEastern Region29 km ENE28°18°130 mm
BuikweCentral Region30 km WSW27°17°132 mm

The Almanac · Bugembe 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 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 124 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Bugembe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°17°53 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
February30°17°61 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
March29°18°120 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April28°18°195 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May28°18°124 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
June27°17°67 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
July27°16°59 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
August27°17°80 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
September28°17°103 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October28°18°137 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November28°17°153 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December28°17°81 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bugembe in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bugembe in May?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 124 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Bugembe?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Bugembe in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Bugembe in May?

Hardly — May nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bugembe in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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