WhereItsSunny

Best Time to Visit Nakasongola, Nakasongola, Uganda

Nakasongola is at its sunniest and driest in January–February.

The best time to visit Nakasongola for sunny, dry weather is January–February — 2 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through June–July and November–March; the wetter half falls in April–May and August–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 21.4°C / 70.5°F in July to 23.7°C / 74.7°F in February, with rainfall from 26 mm / 1 in (January) to 160 mm / 6.3 in (April). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nakasongola, Nakasongola, Uganda's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Nakasongola'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

Sunny & HotSunny & WarmSunny & MildTropicalSnowy
MonthTempRainFeels like
January23.5°C74.3°F26 mm1″Sunny & Warm
February23.7°C74.7°F40 mm1.6″Sunny & Warm

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nakasongola?

The best time to visit Nakasongola for sunny, dry weather is January, February. At the city itself, the warmest month is February averaging 23.7°C / 74.7°F, and the driest is January with about 26 mm / 1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nakasongola's coordinates.

When is the rainy season in Nakasongola?

The rainy season at Nakasongola, Nakasongola runs through April–May and August–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 112 mm / 4.4 in. The wettest single month is April (160 mm / 6.3 in).

What is the driest month in Nakasongola?

The driest month in Nakasongola is January, averaging about 26 mm / 1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.5°C / 74.3°F.

What months should I avoid visiting Nakasongola?

The least comfortable months for travel to Nakasongola — based on point-value climate at the city — are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 160 mm / 6.3 in in April, and the coldest month averages 21.4°C / 70.5°F.

Is Nakasongola climate different from Uganda overall?

Yes, usually. Our Nakasongola 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 Nakasongola specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.