The climate of Gulu

The current climate in Gulu features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 28°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 19°C and in the warmer months around 22°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 Gulu, Uganda.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Gulu in recent years was 42°C in March 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 21°C in September 2020.

Rainfall amount

On average, Gulu receives 1362 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Gulu?

The best time to visit Gulu for sunny weather is January through March, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Gulu. 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 Gulu

The climate table of Gulu 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) 34 34 34 31 30 29 28 28 29 29 30 32
Temp. min (°C) 21 22 22 21 21 20 19 19 20 20 20 21
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Precipitation (mm) 12 13 75 165 165 153 142 152 164 197 102 22
UV Index 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9

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Temperature charts

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

Average Temperature per Month in Gulu

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Yearly Temperature in Gulu

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Gulu, 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 Gulu

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Gulu

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Gulu, 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 Gulu

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Average weather in Gulu by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gulu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.