Kampala, Uganda Weather
Kampala hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 88°F (31°C) is about 10°F (6°C) above the typical August high of 78°F (25°C).
Current conditions in detail
Kampala weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Kampala looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 83° and an overnight low of 64°. There is a 70% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Kampala 14-day forecast
About the weather in Kampala
Weather in Kampala is shaped by its tropical rainforest climate - expect steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month. February afternoons typically reach 81°F (27°C), while June highs hover near 76°F (24°C). Annual precipitation averages 64.9 inches (1649 mm) over about 248 rainy days.
Kampala weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: February - highs near 81°F (27°C)
- Coldest month: June - highs near 76°F (24°C)
- Record high: 88°F (31°C) · Record low: 57°F (14°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: April (27 rainy days) · Sunniest: February (11.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical rainforest - steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on February. Highs average 81°F (27°C) and overnight lows stay near 65°F (19°C). The coolest month is June, with typical highs of 76°F (24°C) and lows around 63°F (17°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 88°F (31°C) and dropped as low as 57°F (14°C).
Rain, sun and snow
April is usually the wettest month. It brings about 9.1 inches (230 mm) of rain over 27 days, while February is the driest. February brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.1 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Kampala is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 65°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 74 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Kampala is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 51 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Kampala is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 72 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Kampala brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (26°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 52 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Kampala by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |