Best time to visit Kampala

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When is the best time to visit Kampala?

The best time to visit Kampala is June, July, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Kampala29
    Jan
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Kampala29
    Feb
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Kampala28
    Mar
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Kampala28
    Apr
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Kampala27
    May
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Kampala27
    Jun
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Kampala26
    Jul
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Kampala27
    Aug
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Kampala27
    Sep
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Kampala28
    Oct
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Kampala28
    Nov
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Kampala28
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Kampala?

The hottest time of year in Kampala is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Kampala?

In terms of rainfall, April is usually the wettest month in Kampala with 194mm on average. There are normally 23 days in April with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kampala?

The sunniest time of year in Kampala is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 60% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Uganda (Kampala) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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