When is the best time to go to Kitgum

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kitgum, Uganda. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Kitgum weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kitgum are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Kitgum January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 15mm 9.1hrs 12.7hrs

Hot and dry weather often prevails in Kitgum during the month of January

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kitgum, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Kitgum and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kitgum with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kitgum weather in January »

February

Kitgum February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 26mm 8.8hrs 12.7hrs

February in Kitgum is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kitgum, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Kitgum and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kitgum with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kitgum weather in February »

March

Kitgum March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 70mm 7.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Kitgum is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kitgum.

March is in the spring in Kitgum and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kitgum with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kitgum weather in March »

April

Kitgum April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 140mm 7.2hrs 12.9hrs

Kitgum's weather in April is typically hot and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kitgum for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Kitgum and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kitgum with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kitgum weather in April »

May

Kitgum May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 162mm 7.6hrs 13hrs

May is a wet month in Kitgum and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kitgum.

May is in the spring in Kitgum and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kitgum with around 162mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kitgum weather in May »

June

Kitgum June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 123mm 8hrs 12.7hrs

Hot and wet weather often prevails in Kitgum during the month of June

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kitgum.

June is in the summer in Kitgum and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kitgum with around 123mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kitgum weather in June »

July

Kitgum July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 157mm 7.1hrs 12.7hrs

July in Kitgum is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kitgum.

July is in the summer in Kitgum and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kitgum with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kitgum weather in July »

August

Kitgum August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 175mm 7.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Kitgum is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kitgum.

August is in the summer in Kitgum and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kitgum with around 175mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kitgum weather in August »

September

Kitgum September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 129mm 8.3hrs 12.9hrs

Kitgum's weather in September is typically hot and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kitgum.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kitgum and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kitgum with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kitgum weather in September »

October

Kitgum October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 111mm 8.3hrs 13hrs

October is a damp month in Kitgum and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kitgum for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Kitgum and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kitgum with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kitgum weather in October »

November

Kitgum November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 70mm 8.3hrs 12.7hrs

The climate in Kitgum during November can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kitgum.

November is in the fall / autumn in Kitgum and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kitgum with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kitgum weather in November »

December

Kitgum December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 21mm 9.1hrs 12.7hrs

December in Kitgum is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kitgum, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Kitgum and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kitgum with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kitgum weather in December »

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Kitgum weather stats

Kitgum weather statistics
Hottest month: March 32.3°C 90.1°F
Driest month: January 15mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: January 9.1hrs
Coldest month: July 27.9°C 82.2°F
Wettest month: August 175mm 6.9ins
Warmest sea: April 28.8°C 83.8°F
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