When is the best time to go to Kampala

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kampala 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

Kampala January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 67mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs

January in Kampala is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

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

January is in the winter in Kampala and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kampala with around 67mm 2.6 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Kampala February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 75mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Kampala and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kampala with around 75mm 3 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kampala weather in February »

March

Kampala March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 141mm 6.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Kampala is characteristically warm and wet.

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

March is in the spring in Kampala and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kampala with around 141mm 5.6 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kampala weather in March »

April

Kampala April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 194mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs

Kampala's weather in April is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Kampala and is typically the 4th 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 April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kampala with around 194mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kampala weather in April »

May

Kampala May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 172mm 6.9hrs 12.9hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Kampala and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the spring in Kampala and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kampala with around 172mm 6.8 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kampala weather in May »

June

Kampala June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 83mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

Kampala's weather in June is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Kampala and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kampala with around 83mm 3.3 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kampala weather in June »

July

Kampala July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 64mm 7.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Kampala and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kampala with around 64mm 2.5 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kampala weather in July »

August

Kampala August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 86mm 6.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Kampala is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Kampala and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kampala with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kampala weather in August »

September

Kampala September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 94mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs

Kampala's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Kampala 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 (60°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kampala with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kampala weather in September »

October

Kampala October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 129mm 7hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Kampala and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kampala with around 129mm 5.1 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Kampala weather in October »

November

Kampala November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 163mm 7hrs 12.8hrs

November is a wet, humid month in Kampala and the temperature is generally warm.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Kampala and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kampala with around 163mm 6.4 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Kampala weather in November »

December

Kampala December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 101mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

December in Kampala is generally damp 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 an okay time to visit Kampala.

December is in the winter in Kampala and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kampala with around 101mm 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kampala weather in December »

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Kampala weather stats

Kampala weather statistics
Hottest month: February 28.5°C 83.3°F
Driest month: July 64mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: February 7.7hrs
Coldest month: July 26.3°C 79.3°F
Wettest month: April 194mm 7.6ins
Warmest sea: April 29°C 84.2°F
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