Uganda weather in February

Thinking about venturing to Uganda this February 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 February?

In February, Uganda experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Kisoro at 24°C to very warm in Murchison Falls National Park at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Murchison Falls National Park and 14°C in Kisoro.

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kidepo Valley National Park with an average of 15 mm to heavy rainfall in Kasese with 262 mm. The city Kampala usually sees around 172 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For a closer look at February's conditions in Uganda, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Uganda's yearly weather, check out our Uganda climate page.

Where to go in Uganda in February

Find the average weather conditions in February for the most popular destinations in Uganda on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Uganda

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Uganda?

Average weather in Kampala

In February Kampala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kampala
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<<   January January
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27°C 
20°C 
157 hours 
115 mm 
12 days 
28°C 
20°C 
172 hours 
121 mm 
13 days 
March   >> March
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27°C 
20°C 
158 hours 
175 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Kampala

Average weather in Entebbe

In February Entebbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Entebbe
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<<   January January
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27°C 
22°C 
233 hours 
129 mm 
13 days 
27°C 
22°C 
202 hours 
134 mm 
14 days 
March   >> March
>>  
27°C 
22°C 
205 hours 
187 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Entebbe

Average weather in Jinja

In February Jinja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Jinja
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<<   January January
<<  
28°C 
20°C 
157 hours 
129 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
21°C 
172 hours 
128 mm 
13 days 
March   >> March
>>  
28°C 
21°C 
158 hours 
195 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Jinja

Average weather in Mbarara

In February Mbarara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mbarara
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<<   January January
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28°C 
17°C 
54 mm 
15 days 
29°C 
17°C 
59 mm 
16 days 
March   >> March
>>  
28°C 
17°C 
87 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Mbarara

Average weather in Masaka

In February Masaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Masaka
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<<   January January
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28°C 
19°C 
85 mm 
15 days 
28°C 
19°C 
94 mm 
15 days 
March   >> March
>>  
27°C 
19°C 
125 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Masaka

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Is February the best time to visit Uganda?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Uganda with overall pleasant weather in Kampala. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December provide pleasant weather in Kampala. The weather in April and May, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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