Uganda weather in January
Considering a trip to Uganda this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing 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.
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.
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. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 157 hours of sunlight expected in Kampala. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Uganda in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Uganda climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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