Best Time to Visit Arua, Arua, Uganda
Arua is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Arua for sunny, dry weather is December–February — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–June and November–March; the wetter half falls in April and July–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 21.9°C / 71.4°F in July to 25.3°C / 77.5°F in February, with rainfall from 18 mm / 0.7 in (January) to 199 mm / 7.8 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Arua, Arua, Uganda's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Arua's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.2°C77.4°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.3°C77.5°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 24.1°C75.4°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Arua?
The best time to visit Arua for sunny, dry weather is January, February, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is February averaging 25.3°C / 77.5°F, and the driest is January with about 18 mm / 0.7 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Arua's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Arua?
The rainy season at Arua, Arua runs through April and July–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 130 mm / 5.1 in. The wettest single month is October (199 mm / 7.8 in).
What is the driest month in Arua?
The driest month in Arua is January, averaging about 18 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Arua?
The least comfortable months for travel to Arua — based on point-value climate at the city — are June, July, August, September, October. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 199 mm / 7.8 in in October, and the coldest month averages 21.9°C / 71.4°F.
Is Arua climate different from Uganda overall?
Yes, usually. Our Arua figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Uganda figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Arua specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.