Kampala weather in October (Uganda)

Looking to travel to Kampala in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, 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 19°C.

Kampala in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 157 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October 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 October

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 177 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 157 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uganda in October

Find out more about the weather in Uganda in October 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 October?

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 October.

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.