May is still a wet season, and forest trails can be slippery and challenging.
Gorilla trekking this month isn’t possible, but newborn animals are often abundant.
The landscape is lush and scenic at this time of year, making it the perfect time for a photographic safari to capture fantastic imagery compared to the drier season.
A great park to visit at this time of year is Murchison Falls National Park. Four Big Five is housed here with no rhino present, so if you want to check the Big Five off your list, this is the perfect place.
The coolest part about this park is that it can be visited any time of year, so wildlife viewing is good all year round.
Weather in May
Rainfall begins to decrease in May, but it’s still very prominent. Gorilla trekking isn’t ideal at this time of year since forest trails can be quite challenging in the wet season.
Average Weather in May
Temperature Celsius Fahrenheit Rainfall
Min 18℃ 64℉ 89 mm Max 27℃ 81℉ 290 mm
Highlight Park to Visit in Uganda
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison lies in the dry part of Uganda so rains rarely interfere with experiences in the wet season. When visiting, you have a good chance of having wildlife viewing experiences and seeing four of the Big Five during your stay.
Activities to do in May
- Spa treatments
- Game drives
- Birding
- Yoga classes