Gulu Temperature by Month
Gulu, Uganda has a consistently very warm climate year-round, with daytime highs averaging 31°C (88°F). Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
Gulu Monthly Temperatures
With minimal seasonal shifts, Gulu experiences a constant climate year-round. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C (95°F) in February to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in July. At night, temperatures range from 22°C (72°F) in February to 19°C (66°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Gulu by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. February, the warmest month, gets 244 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Historical Gulu Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Gulu spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Gulu vs Uganda
The map below shows the annual temperature across Uganda. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Gulu vs World: Temperature Compared
Gulu's average annual maximum temperature is 31°C (88°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Gulu?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Gulu, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and humidity around 76% — considered high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 35°C (95°F) with 53% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Gulu's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Gulu climate page.
