The weather in May in Busia

It's warm in May in Busia with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 20°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Busia. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Busia, Uganda. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2015, Busia reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 227 mm of precipitation, spread over 26 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Busia

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Busia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Busia New York
Average temperature 28°C 22°C
Max. temperature 29°C 28°C
Min. temperature 18°C -5°C
Total precipitation 227 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 26 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Busia with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 20°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 29°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Busia is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Busia, Uganda. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Busia

Temperature in May in Busia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Busia, Uganda. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Busia

Total precipitation in May in Busia over the years

Daily UV index in May in Busia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Busia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Busia by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Busia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.