Kampala weather in January (Uganda)

What can you expect from the weather in Kampala during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

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

Kampala in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The city usually sees around 157 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 in January 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 January?

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 January.

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.

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