When is the best time to go to Fort Portal

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Fort Portal 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

Fort Portal January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 48mm 5.7hrs 12.8hrs

Fort Portal's weather in January is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Fort Portal and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Fort Portal with around 48mm 1.9 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Fort Portal February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 62mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs

February in Fort Portal is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Fort Portal, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Fort Portal and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Fort Portal with around 62mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Fort Portal weather in February »

March

Fort Portal March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 133mm 4.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Fort Portal is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

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

March is in the spring in Fort Portal and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Fort Portal with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Fort Portal weather in March »

April

Fort Portal April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 171mm 5.3hrs 12.8hrs

Fort Portal'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 Fort Portal for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Fort Portal and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Fort Portal with around 171mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Fort Portal weather in April »

May

Fort Portal May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 119mm 5.6hrs 12.9hrs

May is a damp month in Fort Portal and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the spring in Fort Portal and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Fort Portal with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Fort Portal weather in May »

June

Fort Portal June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 72mm 6.8hrs 12.8hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Fort Portal and the temperature is generally warm.

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 Fort Portal.

June is in the summer in Fort Portal and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Fort Portal with around 72mm 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Fort Portal weather in June »

July

Fort Portal July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 59mm 5.8hrs 12.8hrs

July in Fort Portal is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fort Portal, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Fort Portal and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Fort Portal with around 59mm 2.3 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Fort Portal weather in July »

August

Fort Portal August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 116mm 5.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Fort Portal is characteristically warm and damp.

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

August is in the summer in Fort Portal and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Fort Portal with around 116mm 4.5 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Fort Portal weather in August »

September

Fort Portal September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 162mm 6.4hrs 12.8hrs

Fort Portal's weather in September is typically warm and wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Fort Portal and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Fort Portal with around 162mm 6.4 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Fort Portal weather in September »

October

Fort Portal October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 193mm 5.7hrs 12.9hrs

October is a wet month in Fort Portal and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Fort Portal and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Fort Portal with around 193mm 7.6 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Fort Portal weather in October »

November

Fort Portal November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 157mm 5.8hrs 12.8hrs

Fort Portal's weather in November is typically warm and wet in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Fort Portal and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Fort Portal with around 157mm 6.2 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Fort Portal weather in November »

December

Fort Portal December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 73mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs

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

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 Fort Portal.

December is in the winter in Fort Portal and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Fort Portal with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Fort Portal weather in December »

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Fort Portal weather stats

Fort Portal weather statistics
Hottest month: March 25.7°C 78.3°F
Driest month: January 48mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: June 6.8hrs
Coldest month: July 24.1°C 75.4°F
Wettest month: October 193mm 7.6ins
Warmest sea: April 29°C 84.2°F
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