The climate in Kampala during October can be summarized as warm, humid and wet.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kampala and is typically the 5th 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.
Daytime temperature | 27.8°C 82°F |
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Nightly temperature | 16.2°C 61.2°F |
Average temperature | 22°C 71.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 129 mm 5.1 ins |
Rainy days | 19 days |
Sea temperature | 27.5°C 81.6°F |
Humidity | 71% |
Windspeed | 9.4kph 6 mph |
On average October is the 5th 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kampala in October 2025.
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Hottest month: | February | 28.5°C 83.3°F |
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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 |