Weather in January in Uganda
Thinking about venturing to Uganda this January 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 January?
Uganda offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Kisoro at 23°C to very warm in Murchison Falls National Park at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Murchison Falls National Park and 14°C in Kisoro.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Uganda, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Arua with an average of 15 mm to heavy rainfall in Kasese with 305 mm.Average sunshine
The city Kampala usually sees around 157 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Uganda climate page.
Where to go in Uganda in January
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Uganda?
Kampala
In January Kampala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Entebbe
In January 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.
Jinja
In January Jinja 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.
Mbarara
In January Mbarara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Masaka
In January 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.
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Is January the best time to visit Uganda?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Uganda. Typically, the climate in Kampala is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
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. On the other hand, the months of April and May tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Uganda.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Uganda? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Uganda.
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