Uganda weather in April
Thinking about venturing to Uganda this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
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.
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. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Kampala. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 118 hours of sunlight anticipated in Kampala. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in Uganda for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Uganda climate page.
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Popular destinations in Uganda
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Uganda?
Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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