When is the best time to go to Gulu
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gulu, 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 Gulu
Gulu weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gulu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 18mm | 8.5hrs | 12.7hrs |
Gulu's weather in January is typically hot and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gulu, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Gulu and is typically the 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 January is the driest month of the year in Gulu with around 18mm 0.7 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 33mm | 8.3hrs | 12.7hrs |
February in Gulu is generally reasonably dry 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 Gulu.
February is in the winter in Gulu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gulu with around 33mm 1.3 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 91mm | 6.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Gulu is characteristically hot and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gulu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Gulu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gulu with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 161mm | 6.7hrs | 12.9hrs |
Gulu'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 Gulu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Gulu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gulu with around 161mm 6.3 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 177mm | 7.1hrs | 13hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Gulu and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gulu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Gulu and is typically the 5th coldest 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 May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gulu with around 177mm 6.9 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 143mm | 7.6hrs | 12.7hrs |
Gulu's weather in June is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gulu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Gulu and is typically the 6th 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 June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gulu with around 143mm 5.6 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 157mm | 6.7hrs | 12.7hrs |
July in Gulu is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gulu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Gulu and is typically the 6th warmest 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 July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gulu with around 157mm 6.2 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 206mm | 7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Gulu is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gulu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Gulu and is typically the 5th warmest 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gulu with around 206mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 173mm | 7.8hrs | 12.9hrs |
Gulu'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 Gulu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Gulu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gulu with around 173mm 6.8 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 182mm | 7.7hrs | 13hrs |
October is a wet month in Gulu and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gulu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Gulu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gulu with around 182mm 7.2 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 104mm | 7.8hrs | 12.7hrs |
The climate in Gulu during November can be summarized as hot and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gulu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Gulu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gulu with around 104mm 4.1 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 36mm | 8.5hrs | 12.7hrs |
December in Gulu is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gulu, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Gulu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gulu with around 36mm 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Gulu weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 31.4°C 88.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 18mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | December | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 206mm 8.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 28.9°C 84°F |
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