Climate of Kitgum, Uganda
Area-weighted average across Kitgum. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kitgum, a subdivision of Uganda, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22°C / 71.6°F in July to 25.6°C / 78.1°F in February, with rainfall from 9 mm / 0.4 in to 161 mm / 6.3 in depending on the season (1024 mm / 40.3 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 | 24.9°C76.8°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.6°C78.1°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 25.4°C77.7°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| April | 24.3°C75.7°F | 116 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 23.4°C74.1°F | 129 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 22.7°C72.9°F | 119 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 22°C71.6°F | 150 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 22°C71.6°F | 161 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 22.7°C72.9°F | 101 mm4″ | Tropical |
| October | 23.2°C73.8°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| November | 23.6°C74.5°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| December | 23.7°C74.7°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kitgum?
The best months to visit Kitgum, Uganda for sunny, dry weather are January, February, December. The warmest month is February at an area-wide average of 25.6°C / 78.1°F, and the driest is January with about 9 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Kitgum?
Kitgum, Uganda has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22°C / 71.6°F in July to 25.6°C / 78.1°F in February. Annual rainfall averages about 1024 mm / 40.3 in, with the wettest month being August (161 mm / 6.3 in) and the driest January (9 mm / 0.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Kitgum?
The hottest month in Kitgum is February, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.6°C / 78.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Kitgum?
The coldest month in Kitgum is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 22°C / 71.6°F.
When does it rain most in Kitgum?
The wettest month in Kitgum is August, averaging about 161 mm / 6.3 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 9 mm / 0.4 in.