When is the best time to go to Lira

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lira 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

Lira January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 26mm 8.7hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in January in Lira is characteristically hot and dry.

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

January is in the winter in Lira and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lira with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lira weather in January »

February

Lira February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 45mm 8.4hrs 12.8hrs

February in Lira 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 Lira.

February is in the winter in Lira 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 Lira with around 45mm 1.8 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lira weather in February »

March

Lira March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 90mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Lira is characteristically hot and a little damp.

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

March is in the spring in Lira 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 Lira with around 90mm 3.5 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Lira weather in March »

April

Lira April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 159mm 7hrs 12.9hrs

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

April is in the spring in Lira and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lira with around 159mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lira weather in April »

May

Lira May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 183mm 7.4hrs 12.9hrs

May is a wet month in Lira and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the spring in Lira and is typically the 5th 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 May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lira with around 183mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lira weather in May »

June

Lira June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 111mm 7.9hrs 12.7hrs

June in Lira is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

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

June is in the summer in Lira and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lira with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lira weather in June »

July

Lira July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 130mm 7.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Lira and is typically the 6th 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 July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lira 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.

Lira weather in July »

August

Lira August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 178mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Lira is characteristically warm and wet.

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

August is in the summer in Lira and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lira with around 178mm 7 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Lira weather in August »

September

Lira September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 159mm 8.1hrs 12.9hrs

Lira'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 Lira for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Lira and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lira with around 159mm 6.3 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lira weather in September »

October

Lira October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 157mm 7.9hrs 12.9hrs

October is a wet month in Lira and the temperature is generally hot.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Lira and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lira with around 157mm 6.2 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lira weather in October »

November

Lira November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 96mm 7.9hrs 12.7hrs

November is a a little damp month in Lira and the temperature is generally 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 Lira.

November is in the fall / autumn in Lira and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lira with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lira weather in November »

December

Lira December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 40mm 8.8hrs 12.8hrs

December in Lira is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the winter in Lira and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lira with around 40mm 1.6 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Lira weather in December »

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Lira weather stats

Lira weather statistics
Hottest month: February 31.5°C 88.7°F
Driest month: January 26mm 1ins
Sunniest month: December 8.8hrs
Coldest month: July 27.2°C 81°F
Wettest month: May 183mm 7.2ins
Warmest sea: April 28.9°C 84°F
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