Gulu weather in August (Uganda)

Curious about the climate in Gulu this August? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Gulu tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 29°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 19°C.

Precipitation

Gulu in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 197 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 13 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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