Mbarara Temperature by Month
Mbarara in Uganda enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 28°C (82°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Mbarara Monthly Temperatures
With little seasonal fluctuation, Mbarara offers a predictable and steady climate. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in February and a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July. At night, lows range from 17°C (63°F) to 16°C (61°F) throughout the year.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Mbarara by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Historical Mbarara Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Mbarara spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Mbarara 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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Mbarara vs World: Temperature Compared
Mbarara's average annual maximum temperature is 28°C (82°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Mbarara?
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 Mbarara, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and humidity around 64% — considered high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°F) with 69% humidity — conditions that feel high. 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.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Mbarara's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Mbarara climate page.
