Weather in April in Uganda
Planning a journey to Uganda this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Uganda in April?
April in Uganda generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Kisoro at 23°C to very warm in Murchison Falls National Park at 31°C. At night it cools down to 22°C in Murchison Falls National Park and 14°C in Kisoro.For specific regional insights in Uganda, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kidepo Valley National Park with an average of 105 mm to heavy rainfall in Luhizha with 350 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Kampala.Average sunshine
The city Kampala usually sees around 118 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Uganda climate page.
Where to go in Uganda in April
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Uganda?
Kampala
In April Kampala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Entebbe
In April Entebbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Jinja
In April Jinja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Mbarara
In April Mbarara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Masaka
In April Masaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Uganda?
In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Uganda due to the typically unpleasant weather in Kampala.
On average, the best time to visit Uganda is in January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December with generally pleasant weather in Kampala. The weather in April and May, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Uganda.
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