Gulu Climate by Month
Gulu maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The temperature in Gulu remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in February to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 19°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Gulu has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1535 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Gulu shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in April, with an average of 205 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 19 mm of rainfall over 6 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Gulu offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between January (9.2 hours daily) and July (6.4 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Gulu.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Gulu ranges from 3°C in May to 4°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Gulu in Uganda
Gulu has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 34°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April, May, July, August, September and October.
February has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 205 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 19 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.
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