Kampala, Uganda Weather

Uganda 🇺🇬 · Local time 21:01
71°
Clear Feels like 71° · High 86° / Low 68°
Wind
4 mph
Humidity
65%
0 Low
Updated 2 hours ago

Kampala hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 86°F (30°C) is about 8°F (4°C) above the typical August high of 78°F (25°C).

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15%
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6:47 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
21%
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6 PM
6:54 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
71°
Wind
4 mph
WSW · gusts 6 mph
Humidity
65%
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
20% chance today

Kampala weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Kampala looks cloudy, with a high of 87° and an overnight low of 67°. Rain is unlikely (6% chance). Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).

High / Low
87° / 67°
Precipitation
6%
Sunrise / sunset
06:47 AM / 06:54 PM

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Kampala 14-day forecast

Today
Overcast
High 86° Low 68°
Chance of precipitation: 20%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Cloudy
High 87° Low 67°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Sunny
High 84° Low 68°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Sunny
High 84° Low 67°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Sunny
High 83° Low 67°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Overcast
High 84° Low 68°
Chance of precipitation: 10%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Overcast
High 86° Low 68°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Sunny
High 86° Low 69°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Overcast
High 89° Low 69°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Overcast
High 90° Low 68°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Overcast
High 94° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 93° Low 67°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Overcast
High 91° Low 65°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Overcast
High 85° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 12%

About the weather in Kampala

Temperature barely moves in Kampala - 2°C between the average February and the average June. Rainfall does the work instead: 9.1 inches (230 mm) in April against 2.8 inches (71 mm) in February.

Kampala weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: February - highs near 81°F (27°C)
  • Coldest month: June - highs near 76°F (24°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 88°F (31°C) high · 57°F (14°C) low
  • Wettest month: April (27 rainy days) · Sunniest: February (11.1 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: tropical rainforest
  • Annual swing: 2°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 8°C
  • Average humidity: 81%

Temperatures through the year

June bottoms out at 76°F (24°C) in daylight, 63°F (17°C) after dark. Warmth peaks in February: highs of 81°F (27°C), lows of 65°F (19°C). February is the brightest month at 11.1 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 10.3 - sunnier than roughly 75% of the cities we track.

Rain, sun and snow

The wettest month is April (9.1 inches (230 mm) across 27 days) and the driest February. Between the average February and the average June lie 2°C, a narrower spread than all but 4% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. Relative humidity averages 81% across the year, more humid than roughly 88% of the cities we track. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 88°F (31°C) and bottoms at 57°F (14°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.

Season by season

March through May

Through March through May, Kampala is pleasantly warm: 77°F (25°C) by day, 65°F (18°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 74 of the 90 days.

June through August

June through August brings comfortable warmth here - highs near 77°F (25°C), nights near 63°F (17°C), and rain falls on around 51 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.8 hours of sun a day.

September through November

Through September through November, Kampala is mild and warm: 78°F (26°C) by day, 64°F (18°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 72 of the 90 days.

December through February

December through February brings comfortable warmth here - highs near 80°F (26°C), nights near 64°F (18°C), and rain falls on around 52 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.8 hours of sun a day.

Average temperatures in Kampala by month

Monthly averages for Kampala based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 80° 64° 15 3.0 in 11.0 h/day 75%
February 81° 65° 15 2.8 in 11.1 h/day 76%
March 79° 66° 22 5.7 in 10.5 h/day 80%
April 76° 65° 27 9.1 in 8.7 h/day 85%
May 76° 65° 25 7.4 in 10.1 h/day 85%
June 76° 63° 18 4.2 in 10.7 h/day 82%
July 76° 63° 13 3.3 in 10.9 h/day 78%
August 78° 63° 19 4.4 in 10.8 h/day 81%
September 78° 64° 22 5.3 in 10.6 h/day 83%
October 78° 64° 24 6.6 in 9.8 h/day 83%
November 77° 64° 25 8.0 in 9.2 h/day 85%
December 78° 64° 21 5.2 in 10.3 h/day 82%

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Common questions

What is the coldest month in Kampala?
June, with highs of 76°F (24°C) and lows near 63°F (17°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 57°F (14°C).
Is there snow in Kampala?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Kampala shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When should I visit Kampala?
January to June is the sweet spot for Kampala - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 78°F (26°C) in the afternoon and around 20 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
Which month is warmest in Kampala?
February, averaging 81°F (27°C) by day and 65°F (19°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 88°F (31°C).
How many rainy days does Kampala get in a year?
About 248 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 64.9 inches (1649 mm). That works out at roughly 6.6 mm on an average wet day.
Which month is wettest in Kampala?
April, at 9.1 inches (230 mm) over about 27 days. February is the driest month, at 2.8 inches (71 mm).
Is Kampala a wet city?
64.9 inches (1649 mm) a year across 248 wet days - more than 86% of the cities we cover.