Climate of Lira, Uganda
Area-weighted average across Lira. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Lira, a subdivision of Uganda, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 21.9°C / 71.4°F in July to 25.2°C / 77.4°F in February, with rainfall from 17 mm / 0.7 in to 188 mm / 7.4 in depending on the season (1325 mm / 52.2 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 | 24.7°C76.5°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.2°C77.4°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 25°C77°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| April | 23.9°C75°F | 163 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 23°C73.4°F | 168 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 22.6°C72.7°F | 119 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 21.9°C71.4°F | 140 mm5.5″ | — |
| August | 22°C71.6°F | 188 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 22.6°C72.7°F | 159 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 23°C73.4°F | 135 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.4°C74.1°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.6°C74.5°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lira?
The best months to visit Lira, Uganda for sunny, dry weather are January, February, December. The warmest month is February at an area-wide average of 25.2°C / 77.4°F, and the driest is January with about 17 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Lira?
Lira, Uganda has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.9°C / 71.4°F in July to 25.2°C / 77.4°F in February. Annual rainfall averages about 1325 mm / 52.2 in, with the wettest month being August (188 mm / 7.4 in) and the driest January (17 mm / 0.7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Lira?
The hottest month in Lira is February, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Lira?
The coldest month in Lira is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.9°C / 71.4°F.
When does it rain most in Lira?
The wettest month in Lira is August, averaging about 188 mm / 7.4 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 17 mm / 0.7 in.