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Uganda's national averages run from 27 °C in July to 31 °C in February, with rainfall between 48 mm in February and 200 mm in April and 6.0–8.2 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, December and February. Its 112 regions span 22–31 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Kampala
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Kampala
- Area
- 241,474 km²
Best months to visit
When Uganda shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.8 | 19.9 | 18.7 | 32.2 |
| February | 30.8 | 20.7 | 19.3 | 33.0 |
| March | 29.9 | 20.5 | 19.1 | 33.1 |
| April | 28.1 | 20.1 | 19.0 | 31.0 |
| May | 27.7 | 19.8 | 18.8 | 29.6 |
| June | 27.6 | 19.4 | 18.3 | 29.5 |
| July | 27.2 | 19.1 | 18.1 | 29.1 |
| August | 27.3 | 19.1 | 18.1 | 29.5 |
| September | 27.7 | 19.2 | 18.3 | 29.6 |
| October | 27.8 | 19.5 | 18.5 | 29.9 |
| November | 27.8 | 19.4 | 18.5 | 29.7 |
| December | 28.7 | 19.4 | 18.3 | 30.9 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 51 |
| February | 48 |
| March | 123 |
| April | 200 |
| May | 162 |
| June | 99 |
| July | 104 |
| August | 138 |
| September | 150 |
| October | 168 |
| November | 150 |
| December | 83 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 8.2 |
| February | 8.2 |
| March | 7.4 |
| April | 6.1 |
| May | 6.5 |
| June | 6.5 |
| July | 6.0 |
| August | 6.4 |
| September | 7.0 |
| October | 7.0 |
| November | 7.0 |
| December | 7.8 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.3 | 5.5 | 9.7 |
| February | 7.8 | 5.8 | 10.2 |
| March | 7.7 | 5.8 | 9.7 |
| April | 7.2 | 5.1 | 9.6 |
| May | 6.8 | 5.1 | 8.9 |
| June | 6.6 | 4.7 | 9.6 |
| July | 6.7 | 5.1 | 9.4 |
| August | 6.3 | 5.0 | 8.2 |
| September | 6.2 | 5.0 | 7.5 |
| October | 6.4 | 4.9 | 8.1 |
| November | 6.7 | 5.1 | 8.8 |
| December | 7.0 | 5.1 | 9.6 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Uganda
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Uganda, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedMountain gorilla trekking
Limited March–May · at its best June–September, December–February
Sources: go2africa.com, horizonguides.com, cedarberg-travel.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
112 regions
Uganda, taken apart
- Abim28–33 °C yr
- Adjumani29–35 °C yr
- Agago28–33 °C yr
- Alebtong28–34 °C yr
- Amolatar26–30 °C yr
- Amudat27–32 °C yr
- Amuria28–34 °C yr
- Amuru28–35 °C yr
- Apac28–32 °C yr
- Arua29–34 °C yr
- Budaka28–32 °C yr
- Bududa20–24 °C yr
- Bugiri27–29 °C yr
- Buhweju25–28 °C yr
- Buikwe25–27 °C yr
- Bukedea27–32 °C yr
- Bukomansimbi26–29 °C yr
- Bukwo20–25 °C yr
- Bulambuli26–30 °C yr
- Buliisa28–32 °C yr
- Bundibugyo26–29 °C yr
- Bushenyi25–27 °C yr
- Busia27–29 °C yr
- Butaleja28–31 °C yr
- Butambala26–28 °C yr
- Buvuma25–26 °C yr
- Buyende27–31 °C yr
- Dokolo27–32 °C yr
- Gomba27–30 °C yr
- Gulu28–34 °C yr
- Hoima27–30 °C yr
- Ibanda26–30 °C yr
- Iganga27–30 °C yr
- Isingiro26–29 °C yr
- Jinja26–28 °C yr
- Kaabong26–31 °C yr
- Kabale23–25 °C yr
- Kabarole25–28 °C yr
- Kaberamaido27–31 °C yr
- Kalangala24–26 °C yr
- Kaliro28–32 °C yr
- Kalungu26–28 °C yr
- Kampala25–27 °C yr
- Kamuli27–31 °C yr
- Kamwenge27–31 °C yr
- Kanungu26–27 °C yr
- Kapchorwa22–26 °C yr
- Kasese25–28 °C yr
- Katakwi28–34 °C yr
- Kayunga27–31 °C yr
- Kibaale27–31 °C yr
- Kiboga28–32 °C yr
- Kibuku28–31 °C yr
- Kiryandongo28–33 °C yr
- Kisoro23–24 °C yr
- Kitgum28–33 °C yr
- Koboko27–33 °C yr
- Kole28–33 °C yr
- Kotido28–33 °C yr
- Kumi29–34 °C yr
- Kween26–31 °C yr
- Kyankwanzi28–32 °C yr
- Kyegegwa27–31 °C yr
- Kyenjojo26–30 °C yr
- Lamwo28–34 °C yr
- Lira28–33 °C yr
- Luuka27–30 °C yr
- Luwero27–30 °C yr
- Lwengo27–29 °C yr
- Lyantonde26–29 °C yr
- Manafwa24–27 °C yr
- Maracha27–33 °C yr
- Masaka25–27 °C yr
- Masindi28–33 °C yr
- Mayuge25–26 °C yr
- Mbale24–27 °C yr
- Mbarara25–28 °C yr
- Mbarara26–30 °C yr
- Mitooma25–27 °C yr
- Mityana26–29 °C yr
- Moroto28–32 °C yr
- Moyo29–35 °C yr
- Mpigi25–27 °C yr
- Mubende27–30 °C yr
- Mukono25–27 °C yr
- Nakapiripirit28–33 °C yr
- Nakaseke28–32 °C yr
- Nakasongola28–32 °C yr
- Namayingo25–26 °C yr
- Namutumba28–31 °C yr
- Napak28–33 °C yr
- Nebbi29–33 °C yr
- Ngora28–33 °C yr
- Ntoroko28–32 °C yr
- Ntungamo25–28 °C yr
- Nwoya29–34 °C yr
- Otuke28–34 °C yr
- Oyam28–33 °C yr
- Pader28–34 °C yr
- Pallisa28–32 °C yr
- Rakai26–28 °C yr
- Rubirizi27–30 °C yr
- Rukungiri26–28 °C yr
- Sembabule27–30 °C yr
- Serere28–32 °C yr
- Sheema25–27 °C yr
- Sironko22–26 °C yr
- Soroti28–34 °C yr
- Tororo27–30 °C yr
- Wakiso25–27 °C yr
- Yumbe28–35 °C yr
- Zombo25–30 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Uganda
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Level 4Do not travel
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Month by month
A year in Uganda, in order
- JanJanuary29.8°C · 51 mm · 8.2 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 51 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 51 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary30.8°C · 48 mm · 8.2 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 48 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 48 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch29.9°C · 123 mm · 7.4 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 123 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 123 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril28.1°C · 200 mm · 6.1 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 200 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 200 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay27.7°C · 162 mm · 6.5 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 162 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 162 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune27.6°C · 99 mm · 6.5 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 99 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 99 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly27.2°C · 104 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 104 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 104 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust27.3°C · 138 mm · 6.4 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 138 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 138 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember27.7°C · 150 mm · 7.0 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 150 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 150 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober27.8°C · 168 mm · 7.0 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 168 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 168 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember27.8°C · 150 mm · 7.0 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 150 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 150 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember28.7°C · 83 mm · 7.8 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 83 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 83 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
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