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The climate of Uganda
The current climate in Uganda features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 27°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Uganda.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
On average, Uganda receives 1249 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in Uganda is based on weather data from Kampala. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Uganda to get the full picture of the climate.
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 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.
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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.
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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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Uganda. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Uganda
Yearly Temperature in Uganda
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Uganda. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Uganda
Total Yearly Precipitation in Uganda
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Uganda
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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.