Kampala weather in January (Uganda)

Is January a good time to explore Kampala weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, Kampala tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 27°C, while night temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Precipitation

Kampala in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 157 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Kampala. January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December typically offer 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 January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 157 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uganda in January

Find out more about the weather in Uganda and which places have the best travel 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 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site 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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.