Gulu weather in August (Uganda)

How is the weather in Gulu in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Gulu typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Gulu in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 197 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 198 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January generally stands out with the best circumstances. While April tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gulu climate page with graphs.

 

Gulu, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 197 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 198 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uganda in August

Find out more about the weather in Uganda in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Gulu in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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