May · Uganda
Best time to visit Entebbe in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Entebbe in May
Average temperature 23°C, 125 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.3/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 125 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Entebbe scores 7.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 23°C, 125 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Entebbe sits on a Lake Victoria peninsula in Uganda, with botanical gardens, a wildlife centre and chimp island.
May in Entebbe — reliably good (6th best month)
Trail conditions at 23°C (74°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in May; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
125 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 8.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Entebbe in May?
- In May, Entebbe averages 23°C, 125 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Entebbe?
- May earns a 7.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Entebbe in May?
- Expect about 125 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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