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Wakiso Weather in May

Wakiso in May

The short of it: Wakiso in May averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 109 mm (4.3 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 27° · low 17° · rain 109 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

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

Thirty years of records give Wakiso an average May high of 27°, a low of 17° and some 109 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 109 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, Wakiso runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Kakiri, 8 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Wakiso, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 35 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KakiriCentral Region8 km WNW27°17°103 mm
NansanaCentral Region9 km ESE27°17°118 mm
KyengeraCentral Region13 km SSE27°17°130 mm
KasangatiCentral Region16 km ENE27°17°115 mm
KampalaCentral Region17 km SE27°17°137 mm
KizibaCentral Region17 km NW27°18°102 mm
KiraCentral Region19 km E27°17°119 mm
BomboCentral Region20 km NNE27°17°107 mm
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The Almanac · Wakiso Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 109 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Wakiso by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°17°46 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
February29°17°51 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
March29°17°98 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April27°18°144 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May27°17°109 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
June26°16°63 mm7 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
July26°16°44 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°16°82 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
September27°16°96 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October28°17°116 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November28°17°124 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December28°17°75 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wakiso in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wakiso in May?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 109 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Wakiso?

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

How long are the days in Wakiso 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 Wakiso in May?

Hardly — May nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Wakiso in May?

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

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