Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.7 °C | — | 15 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| February | 27.1 °C | — | 15 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| March | 26.3 °C | — | 22 days | Unfavourable season |
| April | 24.8 °C | — | 27 days | Unfavourable season |
| May | 24.5 °C | — | 25 days | Unfavourable season |
| June | 24.5 °C | — | 18 days | Unfavourable season |
| July | 24.7 °C | — | 13 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| August | 25.3 °C | — | 19 days | Unfavourable season |
| September | 25.8 °C | — | 23 days | Unfavourable season |
| October | 25.8 °C | — | 24 days | Unfavourable season |
| November | 25.1 °C | — | 25 days | Unfavourable season |
| December | 25.4 °C | — | 21 days | Unfavourable season |
Nearby in May
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
E-visa to apply for online before departure. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Apply online; print the emailed letter of authorisation with barcode to show on arrival; yellow fever certificate required.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 2 September 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 2 September 2026
Health
CDC level 2 notice: Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies, cholera and meningococcal disease depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · Vaccine recommended for the whole country. Vaccination certificate required on entry for all travellers.
Malaria · Present. Areas: All. Preventive medication recommended: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · dengue and Zika reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Kampala in May?
Kampala is not a seaside destination (no sea data).
How hot is Kampala in May?
Expect 24.5°C in the afternoon and 18.1°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Kampala in May?
Around 25 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 80% of days.