January Rainfall and Precipitation in Uganda
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Uganda in January.
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Best Places to Visit in Uganda in January
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions and islands in Uganda
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Popular cities in Uganda
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- Kibale Forest National Park
- Bugambira
- Bugolobi
- Bugombe
- Bukoto
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Entebbe
- Fort Portal
- Gaba
- Gulu
- Iganga
- Jinja
- Kabale
- Kajansi
- Kalangala
- Kampala
- Kangulumira
- Kasese
- Katunguru
- Kireka
- Kisoro
- Kitende
- Kyambogo
- Luhizha
- Luzira
- Lyamutundwe
- Masaka
- Masindi
- Mbale
- Mbarara
- Mbuya
- Mukono
- Munyonyo
- Namugongo
- Njeru
- Ntungamo
- Rubuguli
- Wakiso
Uganda precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Uganda receive in January?
Kampala often experiences a notable amount of rain in January, with an average of about 115 mm (4.5 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.
How many days does it rain in Uganda in January?
Rainfall in Kampala typically falls on roughly 12 days days in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Uganda?
Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Uganda.
What is the wettest city in January in Uganda?
Looking at our data, Kasese tops the wettest-cities list in Uganda for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 305 mm (12 in).
What is the driest city in January in Uganda?
Arua is the driest city we have data for in Uganda in January, with monthly rainfall close to 15 mm (0.6 in).
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