Climate of Kampala, Uganda
Area-weighted average across Kampala. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kampala, a subdivision of Uganda, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 20.6°C / 69.1°F in July to 22.5°C / 72.5°F in February, with rainfall from 64 mm / 2.5 in to 174 mm / 6.9 in depending on the season (1286 mm / 50.6 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 | 22.4°C72.3°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| February | 22.5°C72.5°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| March | 22.4°C72.3°F | 128 mm5″ | Tropical |
| April | 21.9°C71.4°F | 174 mm6.9″ | — |
| May | 21.5°C70.7°F | 146 mm5.7″ | — |
| June | 21.1°C70°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| July | 20.6°C69.1°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| August | 20.9°C69.6°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| September | 21.4°C70.5°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
| October | 21.8°C71.2°F | 131 mm5.2″ | — |
| November | 21.9°C71.4°F | 142 mm5.6″ | — |
| December | 21.8°C71.2°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kampala?
Kampala, Uganda does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is February at 22.5°C / 72.5°F, and the driest is February at 64 mm / 2.5 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Kampala?
Kampala, Uganda has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 20.6°C / 69.1°F in July to 22.5°C / 72.5°F in February. Annual rainfall averages about 1286 mm / 50.6 in, with the wettest month being April (174 mm / 6.9 in) and the driest February (64 mm / 2.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Kampala?
The hottest month in Kampala is February, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.5°C / 72.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Kampala?
The coldest month in Kampala is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 20.6°C / 69.1°F.
When does it rain most in Kampala?
The wettest month in Kampala is April, averaging about 174 mm / 6.9 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 64 mm / 2.5 in.