Weather in August in Uganda
Are you planning a trip a to Uganda in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Uganda in August?
August in Uganda generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Kisoro at 24°C to very warm in Murchison Falls National Park at 30°C. At night it cools down to 20°C in Murchison Falls National Park and 14°C in Kisoro.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mbarara with an average of 61 mm to heavy rainfall in Luhizha with 214 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 156 hours of sunlight expected in Kampala. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at August's conditions in Uganda, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Uganda's yearly weather, check out our Uganda climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Uganda?
Kampala
In August Kampala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Entebbe
In August Entebbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Jinja
In August Jinja 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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Mbarara
In August Mbarara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Masaka
In August Masaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Uganda.
Is August the best time to visit Uganda?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Uganda with overall pleasant weather in Kampala.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December offering mostly pleasant weather in Kampala. In contrast, April and May tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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