Kampala weather in August (Uganda)

Interested in knowing the climate of Kampala in August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Kampala tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 26°C. At night, they generally drop to 19°C.

Precipitation

Kampala in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 13 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 156 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Kampala. January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April and May tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kampala, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 156 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uganda in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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