Kampala weather and climate in 2024
Day
27 °C
Night
17 °C
Sea
0 °C
Precipitation
160 mm
in month
Rainy days
17 days
in month
Daylight
12 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
77 %
Day
27 °C
Night
17 °C
Sea
0 °C
Precipitation
160 mm
in month
Rainy days
17 days
in month
Daylight
12 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
77 %
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Weather overview
Kampala (Uganda) in general has a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 26 °C (79 °F) in July to 29 °C (85 °F) in February. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in April with 18 °C (64 °F), the lowest in July with 16 °C (61 °F). The driest month is July with just 8 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is April with 18 days of rain.
January weather
There is pending tourist season in January in Kampala. The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, its value is 9 days, and the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed as well, the value of this measure is 79 mm (3.10 in). The day temperature rise's start could be observed, with its value being 29 °C (84 °F). The minimum of the humidity can be noticed, with its value of 66 %.
February weather
The maximum of the day temperature is observable, its value is 29 °C (85 °F) in Kampala. The rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 64 mm (2.53 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) reaches its maximum in this month. The tourist season is close to its peak. The wind speed is on its maximum, the value of this measure is 2.
March weather
The day temperature descent's start could be observed, with its value being 29 °C (83 °F) in Kampala. There is pending tourist season. The rainfall amount rise's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 138 mm (5.45 in), and the number of rainy days starts to rise too, with its value of 14 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed in this month.
April weather
The day temperature continues to descent, its value is 27 °C (81 °F) in Kampala, while the maximum of the night temperature can be noticed in this month. The number of rainy days reaches its maximum, with its value of 18 days, and the maximum of the rainfall amount is observable as well, with its value of 180 mm (7.09 in). The wet season is about to start. The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its minimum, with its value being 6 hours.
May weather
The descent of the day temperature can be observed in Kampala. The wet season continues. The beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed, the value of this measure is 160 mm (6.29 in), and the number of rainy days starts to descent as well, with its value of 17 days. The maximum of the humidity is observable. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed in this month.
June weather
The tourist season is about to start in June in Kampala. The number of rainy days descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 10 days, and the rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month too, its value is 73 mm (2.86 in). The beginning of the descent of the night temperature could be noticed in this month. The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value of 7 hours. The maximum of the day length is observable, with its value being 12 hours.
July weather
There is pending tourist season in Kampala. The minimum of the day temperature is observable, and the minimum of the night temperature is observable too. The minimum of the number of rainy days is observable, the value of this measure is 8 days, and the rainfall amount is on its minimum too. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed, with its value of 7 hours.
August weather
The ongoing tourist season is noticeable in Kampala. The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, and the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed as well, its value is 79 mm (3.11 in). The day temperature rise's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 27 °C (80 °F).
September weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 28 °C (82 °F) in Kampala. The tourist season continues. The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value being 12 days, and the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed as well, its value is 114 mm (4.50 in). The beginning of the rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, the value of this measure is 7 hours.
October weather
The tourist season is taking place in October in Kampala. The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value of 15 days, and the rainfall amount continues to rise too, the value of this measure is 137 mm (5.39 in). The night temperature starts to rise, with its value being 17 °C (62 °F).
November weather
The tourist season continues in November in Kampala. The humidity rise's start could be observed, its value is 72 %. The number of rainy days continues to rise, its value is 15 days.
December weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in Kampala. The beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed, its value is 97 mm (3.83 in), and the beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed too, its value is 12 days. The day length is on its minimum in December. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise in December.
FAQs
Is February part of the dry season in Kampala?
No, February is not a dry month in Kampala, expect rain approximately 9 days in a month.
What level of humidity is to expect in Kampala in March?
Humidity in March in Kampala is 68 %.
How windy is Kampala in April?
In Kampala in April, there will be an average wind scale of 2. It is rather a milder or unnoticeable wind, therefore it will not bother you during your holiday.
What is the temperature in Kampala during the day in June?
In Kampala in June, the average daily temperatures will be 27 °C (80 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
Is it hot in July in Kampala?
In July in Kampala, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
How many sunny hours can I expect in Kampala in August?
In August in Kampala, you can expect around 6 hours of sunshine.
What is the average number of rainy days in Kampala in September?
In September in Kampala, we can expect 12 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.9 days of the week, or in general - 41 % days. An increase of 1 day compared to the previous month. The percentage increase is then 14 %.
What is the night temperature in Kampala in October?
The average night temperature in Kampala in October is 17 °C (62 °F). This temperature is pleasant for a wide range of evening, night, and morning activities from sports to sitting outside in restaurants or evening walks.
Are there good conditions to visit in November in Kampala?
November is a good month to visit Kampala. The temperature during the day will be nice 28 °C (82 °F). The temperature of 17 °C (62 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
Is there a wet season in Kampala in December?
No, there is no wet season in December in Kampala - you can expect 12 days of rain during the month.
We make the most from 40 years of historical weather data to predict the best weather conditions.
Deciding on where to go for a holiday is hard sometimes. Get inspired by the most popular destinations.
We aggregate data from combining multiple weather sources to ensure accuracy of the highest order.