Central Region weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Central Region: highs of 25°C (77°F) and about 158 mm (6.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 18°C (65°F) and cloud cover 78% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with April, it is cooler and drier; June brings highs of 25°C (78°F) and 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kampala, the largest city in Central Region. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Central Region?
least pleasant month Weather score 58/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Central Region. For better conditions, consider Jun–Aug, Jan–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in Central Region in May?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 158 mm (6.2 in) falls in an average May. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Central Region in May?
Days average 25°C (77°F) and nights 18°C (65°F).
Central Region weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (84°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 65 mm | 65% | best |
| February | 30°C (86°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 66 mm | 72% | best |
| March | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 148 mm | 80% | fair |
| April | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 194 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 158 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| June | 25°C (78°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 63 mm | 73% | best |
| July | 26°C (79°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 57 mm | 70% | best |
| August | 27°C (80°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 88 mm | 74% | best |
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 117 mm | 77% | fair |
| October | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 158 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| November | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 166 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| December | 28°C (82°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 116 mm | 68% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Central Region in May
Weather can differ a lot within Central Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala | 25°C (77°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 158 mm | least pleasant |
| Nansana | 25°C (77°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 158 mm | least pleasant |
| Kira | 25°C (77°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 158 mm | least pleasant |
| Bunamwaya | 25°C (77°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 158 mm | least pleasant |
| Kyengera | 25°C (77°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 158 mm | least pleasant |
| Kasangati | 25°C (77°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 158 mm | least pleasant |
| Njeru | 25°C (77°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 162 mm | fair |
| Mukono | 25°C (77°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 158 mm | least pleasant |
| Kajansi | 24°C (75°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 176 mm | least pleasant |
| Katabi | 24°C (75°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 176 mm | least pleasant |
| Lugazi | 25°C (77°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 162 mm | fair |
| Mubende | 25°C (77°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 136 mm | least pleasant |