What’s the climate like in Uganda?
The current climate of Uganda features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 27°C. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Uganda in recent years was 40°C in March 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 20°C in September 2014.
On average, Uganda receives 1249 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Uganda?
The best time to visit Uganda for sunny weather is January, February, June through August, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Uganda. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Uganda
The climate table of Uganda shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 25 | 78 | 129 | 182 | 161 | 75 | 42 | 118 | 122 | 134 | 116 | 67 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 29°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 27°C in May and September
- Precipitation: 1249 mm per year, averaging 104 mm per month
- Driest months: 25 mm in January, 42 mm in July and 67 mm in December
- Wettest months: 182 mm in April, 161 mm in May and 134 mm in October
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Average Temperature per Month in Uganda
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Uganda. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Uganda
This graph shows how much precipitation Uganda gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Uganda
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Uganda. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Uganda
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Uganda. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Uganda
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Uganda over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Uganda
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September brought a mix of sun and rain in Uganda. It was a pleasantly warm day, but the rains were unexpected and sometimes heavy. Less ideal for outdoor activities, but the landscape was blooming beautifully.— This text is automatically translated to English
Despite light rain bringing some relief, the temperature remained around 27 degrees Celsius. Some moisture was a problem at times.— This text is automatically translated to English
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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.
