When is the best time to go to Arua

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Arua, 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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Arua weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Arua 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

Arua January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 12mm 8hrs 12.7hrs

January is a dry month in Arua and the temperature is generally hot.

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

January is in the winter in Arua and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Arua with around 12mm 0.5 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Arua weather in January »

February

Arua February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 32mm 8hrs 12.7hrs

February in Arua is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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 Arua.

February is in the winter in Arua and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Arua with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Arua weather in February »

March

Arua March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 79mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs

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

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 Arua.

March is in the spring in Arua and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Arua with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Arua weather in March »

April

Arua April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 119mm 6.2hrs 12.9hrs

Arua's weather in April is typically hot and damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Arua and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Arua with around 119mm 4.7 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Arua weather in April »

May

Arua May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 117mm 6.6hrs 13hrs

May is a damp, humid month in Arua and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the spring in Arua and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Arua with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Arua weather in May »

June

Arua June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 130mm 7.1hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in June in Arua is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

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

June is in the summer in Arua and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Arua with around 130mm 5.1 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.

Arua weather in June »

July

Arua July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 167mm 6.1hrs 12.7hrs

July in Arua is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Arua and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Arua with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Arua weather in July »

August

Arua August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 179mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Arua is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

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

August is in the summer in Arua and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Arua with around 179mm 7.1 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Arua weather in August »

September

Arua September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 178mm 7.2hrs 12.9hrs

Arua's weather in September is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Arua and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Arua with around 178mm 7 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.

Arua weather in September »

October

Arua October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 198mm 7.1hrs 13hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Arua and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Arua and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Arua with around 198mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Arua weather in October »

November

Arua November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 118mm 7.3hrs 12.7hrs

The climate in Arua during November can be summarized as warm, humid and damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Arua and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Arua with around 118mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Arua weather in November »

December

Arua December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 35mm 8hrs 12.7hrs

December in Arua is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the winter in Arua and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Arua with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Arua weather in December »

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Arua weather stats

Arua weather statistics
Hottest month: February 30.5°C 86.9°F
Driest month: January 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: January 8hrs
Coldest month: July 26°C 78.8°F
Wettest month: October 198mm 7.8ins
Warmest sea: April 28.8°C 83.8°F
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