Uganda Weather
🇺🇬 1 city covered · Africa
· tropical rainforest climate
Best time to visit
January to June
Weather in Uganda at a glance
Our Uganda coverage centers on Kampala, which has a tropical rainforest climate. Expect average highs around 81°F (27°C) in February and 76°F (24°C) in June, with about 248 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Kampala - annual average 70°
- Best time to visit: January to June
- Climate type: tropical rainforest
The bigger picture
Kampala averages 10.3 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 1649 mm (64.9 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally January to June. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Kampala climate page.
Live weather across Uganda today
Uganda cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala | 70° | Feb · 81° | Jun · 63° | 248 | 10.3 | 0 |
Uganda weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80° | 64° | 15 | 11.0 h/day |
| February | 81° | 65° | 15 | 11.1 h/day |
| March | 79° | 66° | 22 | 10.5 h/day |
| April | 76° | 65° | 27 | 8.7 h/day |
| May | 76° | 65° | 25 | 10.1 h/day |
| June | 76° | 63° | 18 | 10.7 h/day |
| July | 76° | 63° | 13 | 10.9 h/day |
| August | 78° | 63° | 19 | 10.8 h/day |
| September | 78° | 64° | 22 | 10.6 h/day |
| October | 78° | 64° | 24 | 9.8 h/day |
| November | 77° | 64° | 25 | 9.2 h/day |
| December | 78° | 64° | 21 | 10.3 h/day |
Uganda weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Uganda?
Averaged across the covered cities, January to June offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Uganda?
Snow is essentially absent in the Uganda cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Uganda like?
The covered cities fall under tropical rainforest climate. That means steady heat, high humidity and rain spread through every month.
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