When is the best time to go to Mbale
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mbale, 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.
Average temperatures in Mbale
Mbale weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mbale 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 37mm | 9hrs | 12.8hrs |
Warm and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Mbale during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mbale, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Mbale and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Mbale with around 37mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 61mm | 8.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
February in Mbale is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Mbale.
February is in the winter in Mbale and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mbale with around 61mm 2.4 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 96mm | 7.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Mbale is characteristically warm and a little damp.
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 Mbale.
March is in the spring in Mbale and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mbale with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 170mm | 7.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
Mbale's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbale for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Mbale and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mbale with around 170mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 187mm | 7.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
May is a wet month in Mbale and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbale for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Mbale and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mbale with around 187mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 109mm | 7.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in June in Mbale is characteristically warm and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbale for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Mbale and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mbale with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 113mm | 7.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
July in Mbale is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbale for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Mbale and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mbale with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 123mm | 7.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Mbale is characteristically warm and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbale for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Mbale and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mbale with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 101mm | 7.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
Mbale's weather in September is typically warm and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbale for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Mbale and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mbale with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 110mm | 8hrs | 12.9hrs |
October is a damp month in Mbale and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbale for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Mbale and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mbale with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 91mm | 7.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
Warm and a little damp weather often prevails in Mbale during the month of November
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 Mbale.
November is in the fall / autumn in Mbale and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mbale with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 45mm | 9hrs | 12.8hrs |
December in Mbale is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mbale, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Mbale and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mbale with around 45mm 1.8 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Mbale weather stats
| Hottest month: | March | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 37mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | December | 9hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 26°C 78.8°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 187mm 7.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 28.9°C 84°F |
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