Kampala weather in April (Uganda)

Looking to travel to Kampala in April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Kampala generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 20°C.

Kampala in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 240 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Rain is expected on roughly 23 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 118 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Kampala. January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April and May tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kampala climate page with graphs.

 

Kampala, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 240 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 118 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uganda in April

Find out more about the weather in Uganda in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in Kampala in April?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kampala.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Uganda? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Uganda. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.