Climate of Mbale, Uganda
Area-weighted average across Mbale. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Mbale, a subdivision of Uganda, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 21.4°C / 70.5°F in July to 23.5°C / 74.3°F in February, with rainfall from 37 mm / 1.5 in to 177 mm / 7 in depending on the season (1223 mm / 48.1 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 | 23.4°C74.1°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 23.5°C74.3°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| March | 23.3°C73.9°F | 104 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| April | 22.7°C72.9°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 22.2°C72°F | 177 mm7″ | Tropical |
| June | 21.9°C71.4°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
| July | 21.4°C70.5°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| August | 21.5°C70.7°F | 128 mm5″ | — |
| September | 21.7°C71.1°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| October | 22°C71.6°F | 99 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 22.3°C72.1°F | 91 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
| December | 22.6°C72.7°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Mbale?
The best months to visit Mbale, Uganda for sunny, dry weather are January. The warmest month is February at an area-wide average of 23.5°C / 74.3°F, and the driest is January with about 37 mm / 1.5 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Mbale?
Mbale, Uganda has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.4°C / 70.5°F in July to 23.5°C / 74.3°F in February. Annual rainfall averages about 1223 mm / 48.1 in, with the wettest month being May (177 mm / 7 in) and the driest January (37 mm / 1.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Mbale?
The hottest month in Mbale is February, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.5°C / 74.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Mbale?
The coldest month in Mbale is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.4°C / 70.5°F.
When does it rain most in Mbale?
The wettest month in Mbale is May, averaging about 177 mm / 7 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 37 mm / 1.5 in.