The weather in August in Uganda

It's warm in August in Uganda with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 19°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Uganda. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Uganda. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2022, Uganda reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 118 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Uganda

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Uganda. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Uganda New York
Average temperature 28°C 30°C
Max. temperature 28°C 31°C
Min. temperature 18°C -5°C
Total precipitation 118 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 15 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Uganda with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 19°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 28°C, with nights around 19°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Uganda is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

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.

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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.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Uganda. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Uganda

Temperature in August in Uganda over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August 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.

Daily Precipitation in August in Uganda

Total precipitation in August in Uganda over the years

Daily UV index in August in Uganda

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August 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.

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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.