UgandaAverage weather for Kampala in January
It's hot in January in Kampala with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 20°C.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Kampala with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 20°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 20°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Kampala is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
In January, there is an average of 25 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Kampala in January |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
32°C | 5°C | |
 Max. temperature |
33°C | 11°C | |
| Min. temperature |
29°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
25 mm | 97 mm | |
| Rainy days |
5 days | 12 days | |
December
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.
Is January a good time to visit Kampala?
January is a good month to be in Kampala for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Temperature records
With 37°C in 2017, Kampala reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 13°C to a highest value of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Kampala
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Kampala, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Kampala
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Kampala, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 5 days of precipitation in Kampala.
Daily UV index in January in Kampala
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Kampala, 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.
Temperature in January in Kampala over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Kampala, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in January in Kampala over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Kampala, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in January for Kampala
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kampala. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Kampala by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kampala. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
