When is the best time to go to Mbarara

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mbarara 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

Mbarara January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 52mm 4.6hrs 12.9hrs

Mbarara's weather in January is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

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 Mbarara.

January is in the summer in Mbarara and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mbarara with around 52mm 2 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Mbarara February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 60mm 5.6hrs 12.8hrs

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

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Mbarara.

February is in the summer in Mbarara and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mbarara with around 60mm 2.4 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbarara weather in February »

March

Mbarara March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 106mm 4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Mbarara is characteristically warm, humid and damp.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Mbarara and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mbarara with around 106mm 4.2 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbarara weather in March »

April

Mbarara April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 120mm 4.7hrs 12.8hrs

Mbarara'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 Mbarara for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Mbarara and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mbarara with around 120mm 4.7 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbarara weather in April »

May

Mbarara May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 73mm 4.8hrs 12.8hrs

May is a reasonably dry, humid month in Mbarara and the temperature is generally 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 Mbarara.

May is in the fall / autumn in Mbarara and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mbarara with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbarara weather in May »

June

Mbarara June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 25mm 6.9hrs 12.9hrs

The climate in Mbarara during June can be summarized as warm and dry.

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

June is in the winter in Mbarara and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mbarara with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbarara weather in June »

July

Mbarara July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 27mm 6.1hrs 12.8hrs

July in Mbarara is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the winter in Mbarara and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mbarara with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbarara weather in July »

August

Mbarara August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 76mm 5.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Mbarara is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

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 Mbarara.

August is in the winter in Mbarara and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mbarara with around 76mm 3 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbarara weather in August »

September

Mbarara September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 118mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs

Mbarara's weather in September is typically warm, humid and damp in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Mbarara and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mbarara with around 118mm 4.6 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbarara weather in September »

October

Mbarara October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 118mm 5.2hrs 12.8hrs

October is a damp, humid month in Mbarara and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the spring in Mbarara and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mbarara with around 118mm 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbarara weather in October »

November

Mbarara November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 141mm 5.4hrs 12.9hrs

Mbarara'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 Mbarara for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Mbarara and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mbarara with around 141mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbarara weather in November »

December

Mbarara December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 79mm 5.7hrs 12.8hrs

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

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 Mbarara.

December is in the summer in Mbarara and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mbarara with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbarara weather in December »

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Mbarara weather stats

Mbarara weather statistics
Hottest month: February 26.9°C 80.4°F
Driest month: June 25mm 1ins
Sunniest month: June 6.9hrs
Coldest month: June 25.8°C 78.4°F
Wettest month: November 141mm 5.6ins
Warmest sea: April 28.9°C 84°F
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