Weather & climate · Kampala

Best Time to Visit Uganda

June to August

The best time to visit Uganda is June to August, when daytime highs in Kampala are around 25–27°C. September to February and May are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (30°C by day), July the coldest (17°C at night), and April the wettest with about 194 mm of rain.

30°C

Warmest: February

17°C

Coldest nights: July

1396 mm

Rain per year

194 mm

Wettest: April

Uganda weather by month

Jan29°C18°C65 mm
Feb30°C19°C66 mm
Mar28°C19°C148 mm
Apr26°C19°C194 mm
May25°C18°C158 mm
Jun25°C18°C63 mm
Jul26°C17°C57 mm
Aug27°C17°C88 mm
Sep27°C18°C117 mm
Oct26°C18°C158 mm
Nov26°C18°C166 mm
Dec28°C18°C116 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	29°C	18°C	65 mm	66%	65%	Good
February	30°C	19°C	66 mm	65%	72%	Good
March	28°C	19°C	148 mm	73%	80%	Fair
April	26°C	19°C	194 mm	81%	84%	Rainy
May	25°C	18°C	158 mm	83%	78%	Good
June	25°C	18°C	63 mm	77%	73%	Best time
July	26°C	17°C	57 mm	72%	70%	Best time
August	27°C	17°C	88 mm	72%	74%	Best time
September	27°C	18°C	117 mm	73%	77%	Good
October	26°C	18°C	158 mm	77%	82%	Good
November	26°C	18°C	166 mm	78%	80%	Good
December	28°C	18°C	116 mm	72%	68%	Good

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Kampala (0.32, 32.55). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Uganda have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Uganda?

June to August. The best time to visit Uganda is June to August, when daytime highs in Kampala are around 25–27°C. September to February and May are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (30°C by day), July the coldest (17°C at night), and April the wettest with about 194 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Uganda?

February, with average highs of 30°C in Kampala.

What is the coldest month in Uganda?

July, when nights drop to about 17°C and days reach 26°C.

What is the rainiest month in Uganda?

April with about 194 mm; July is the driest (57 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Uganda?

March is the least comfortable month on average: 28°C by day and 148 mm of rain.

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