Kampala Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Kampala is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Kampala remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 19°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kampala has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1887 mm of rainfall annually. Kampala can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 240 mm of precipitation over 23 rainy days.
In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 104 mm of rainfall, spread across 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kampala Precipitation page.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
Kampala experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 6.3 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 3.9 hours in April, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kampala.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 81%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Kampala
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The best time of year to visit Kampala in Uganda
During the months of April, May, June, July, August, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in March, April, May, October and November.
February has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 240 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 104 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
