What’s the climate like in Uganda?
The current climate in Uganda features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 30°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Uganda in recent years was 39°C in March 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in April 2018.
On average, Uganda receives 1904 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Uganda?
The best time to visit Uganda for sunny weather is January, February and June through September. During this period, you'll have nice 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, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 70 | 69 | 138 | 427 | 348 | 45 | 55 | 47 | 49 | 121 | 302 | 233 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 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: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in May, June, July and August
- Precipitation: 1904 mm per year, averaging 159 mm per month
- Driest months: 45 mm in June, 47 mm in August and 49 mm in September
- Wettest months: 427 mm in April, 348 mm in May and 302 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Uganda
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Uganda, Zanzibar. 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 rainfall Uganda, Zanzibar, gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Uganda
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Uganda, Zanzibar. 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, Zanzibar. 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, Zanzibar, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
