When is the best time to go to Rakai
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Rakai, 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 Rakai
Rakai weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Rakai 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 83mm | 6.2hrs | 12.9hrs |
Rakai's weather in January is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.
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 Rakai.
January is in the summer in Rakai 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 Rakai with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 105mm | 6.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
February in Rakai is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rakai for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Rakai and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rakai with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 178mm | 5.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Rakai is characteristically warm, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rakai for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Rakai 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 Rakai with around 178mm 7 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 192mm | 5.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
Rakai'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 Rakai for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the fall / autumn in Rakai and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Rakai with around 192mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 196mm | 6.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Rakai and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rakai for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Rakai and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Rakai with around 196mm 7.7 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 53mm | 7.3hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in June in Rakai is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rakai, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Rakai and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Rakai with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 35mm | 6.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
July in Rakai is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rakai, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Rakai and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Rakai with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 83mm | 6.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Rakai is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rakai.
August is in the winter in Rakai and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Rakai with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 117mm | 6.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
Rakai'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 Rakai for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Rakai 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 (57°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rakai with around 117mm 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 114mm | 5.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
October is a damp, humid month in Rakai and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rakai for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Rakai 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 Rakai with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 158mm | 5.7hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in November in Rakai is characteristically warm, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rakai for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Rakai and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Rakai with around 158mm 6.2 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 136mm | 5.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
December in Rakai is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rakai for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Rakai and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rakai with around 136mm 5.4 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Rakai weather stats
| Hottest month: | March | 26.4°C 79.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 35mm 1.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 7.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 25.9°C 78.6°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 196mm 7.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 28.9°C 84°F |
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