Climate of Gulu, Uganda
Area-weighted average across Gulu. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Gulu, a subdivision of Uganda, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22.1°C / 71.8°F in July to 25.3°C / 77.5°F in February, with rainfall from 15 mm / 0.6 in to 192 mm / 7.6 in depending on the season (1347 mm / 53 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.8°C76.6°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.3°C77.5°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 25.2°C77.4°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| April | 24.1°C75.4°F | 156 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| May | 23.5°C74.3°F | 166 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 22.9°C73.2°F | 135 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 22.1°C71.8°F | 158 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 22.3°C72.1°F | 192 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 22.8°C73°F | 151 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 23°C73.4°F | 151 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.6°C74.5°F | 89 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.8°C74.8°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gulu?
The best months to visit Gulu, Uganda for sunny, dry weather are January, February, December. The warmest month is February at an area-wide average of 25.3°C / 77.5°F, and the driest is January with about 15 mm / 0.6 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Gulu?
Gulu, Uganda has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.1°C / 71.8°F in July to 25.3°C / 77.5°F in February. Annual rainfall averages about 1347 mm / 53 in, with the wettest month being August (192 mm / 7.6 in) and the driest January (15 mm / 0.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Gulu?
The hottest month in Gulu is February, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Gulu?
The coldest month in Gulu is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.1°C / 71.8°F.
When does it rain most in Gulu?
The wettest month in Gulu is August, averaging about 192 mm / 7.6 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 15 mm / 0.6 in.