Mbarara Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Mbarara is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Mbarara remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 26°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 16°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Mbarara experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 942 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives high rainfall, averaging 125 mm of precipitation, recorded across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 18 mm over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mbarara Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Mbarara.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 75%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Mbarara
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Mbarara in Uganda
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, June and July.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 125 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.
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