Normal weather for Uganda in January
It's hot in January in Uganda with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 20°C.
In January, there is an average of 25 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Uganda in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
25 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 9 days | |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Uganda with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 20°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 20°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Uganda will be around 33°C, with nights close to 20°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Is January a good time to visit Uganda?
January is a great month to be in Uganda for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Uganda in January
With 37°C, Uganda hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 13°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Uganda
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Uganda, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Uganda
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Uganda, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Uganda.
Daily UV Index in January in Uganda
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Uganda, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Uganda Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Uganda, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Uganda Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Uganda, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Uganda
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Uganda. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Uganda by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Uganda. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
