Climate of Kampala, Kampala, Uganda
Point-value climate at Kampala (Kampala, Uganda). Population approximately 1,420,000.
Located in Kampala, Uganda, Kampala has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 1,420,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 20.6°C / 69.1°F in July to 22.6°C / 72.7°F in February, with rainfall varying from 68 mm / 2.7 in (July) to 187 mm / 7.4 in (April) — about 1348 mm / 53.1 in across the year. As the national capital of Uganda, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kampala's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.5°C72.5°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| February | 22.6°C72.7°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| March | 22.4°C72.3°F | 134 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| April | 21.9°C71.4°F | 187 mm7.4″ | — |
| May | 21.5°C70.7°F | 162 mm6.4″ | — |
| June | 21.1°C70°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| July | 20.6°C69.1°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| August | 20.8°C69.4°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| September | 21.3°C70.3°F | 112 mm4.4″ | — |
| October | 21.7°C71.1°F | 133 mm5.2″ | — |
| November | 21.9°C71.4°F | 148 mm5.8″ | — |
| December | 21.8°C71.2°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kampala?
Kampala does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kampala's warmest month is February at an average of 22.6°C / 72.7°F, and its driest month is July with about 68 mm / 2.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kampala?
Kampala, in Kampala, Uganda, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 20.6°C / 69.1°F in July to 22.6°C / 72.7°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 1348 mm / 53.1 in, with the wettest month being April (187 mm / 7.4 in) and the driest July (68 mm / 2.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Kampala in February?
The average temperature in Kampala in February is 22.6°C / 72.7°F, with rainfall of about 69 mm / 2.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kampala?
The driest month in Kampala is July, with about 68 mm / 2.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 20.6°C / 69.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Kampala?
The wettest month in Kampala is April, with approximately 187 mm / 7.4 in of average monthly rainfall.