Kampala
Warm all year, wet from March to May and drier in July.
- Jan80°27°65°18°Rain on about four days a week.
- Feb81°27°66°19°Rain on about four days a week.
- Mar80°27°67°19°Rain on about six days a week.
- Apr78°26°66°19°Rain on almost every day.
- May78°26°66°19°Rain on about six days a week.
- Jun78°26°65°18°Rain on about five days a week.
- Jul77°25°64°18°Rain on about four days a week.
- Aug78°26°64°18°Rain on about five days a week.
- Sep79°26°65°18°Rain on about six days a week.
- Oct79°26°65°18°Rain on about six days a week.
- Nov78°26°65°18°Rain on about six days a week.
- Dec78°26°65°18°Rain on about six days a week.
Highs hardly move, between 77°F and 81°F all year, with nights near 65°F. Rain comes in two spells, from March to May and from September to December. July is the driest month, with rain on about four days a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.Highs hardly move, between 25°C and 27°C all year, with nights near 18°C. Rain comes in two spells, from March to May and from September to December. July is the driest month, with rain on about four days a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.
Where Kampala sits
Africa/Kampala- this place
- typical high in Januarytypical high in Februarytypical high in Marchtypical high in Apriltypical high in Maytypical high in Junetypical high in Julytypical high in Augusttypical high in Septembertypical high in Octobertypical high in Novembertypical high in December 40°F4°C95°F35°C
- Latitude
- 0.3°Nnorthern hemisphere
- Above the sea
- 1,230 mupland
- Sunrise, mid-JanuarySunrise, mid-FebruarySunrise, mid-MarchSunrise, mid-AprilSunrise, mid-MaySunrise, mid-JuneSunrise, mid-JulySunrise, mid-AugustSunrise, mid-SeptemberSunrise, mid-OctoberSunrise, mid-NovemberSunrise, mid-December
- 6:55 AM7:01 AM6:56 AM6:46 AM6:42 AM6:46 AM6:51 AM6:51 AM6:42 AM6:32 AM6:31 AM6:42 AMsets 7:01 PMsets 7:07 PMsets 7:03 PMsets 6:54 PMsets 6:50 PMsets 6:54 PMsets 7:00 PMsets 6:58 PMsets 6:48 PMsets 6:38 PMsets 6:38 PMsets 6:48 PM
- Nearest of ours
- our one place here
The land around Kampala, shaded by its typical high in January, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kampala, shaded by its typical high in February, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kampala, shaded by its typical high in March, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kampala, shaded by its typical high in April, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kampala, shaded by its typical high in May, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kampala, shaded by its typical high in June, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kampala, shaded by its typical high in July, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kampala, shaded by its typical high in August, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kampala, shaded by its typical high in September, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kampala, shaded by its typical high in October, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kampala, shaded by its typical high in November, the planning map's own layer.The land around Kampala, shaded by its typical high in December, the planning map's own layer. Hover the map for the figure at that spot; tap it on a phone. Kampala is our one place in Uganda so far. Clock times are local, for the 15th.
Through the year
week by weekTemperature
Highs from 77°F in July to 81°F in February.Highs from 25°C in July to 27°C in February.
Chance of a wet day
Wettest in April (93% of days), driest in July (51%).
Cloud cover
Clearest in August and September (59% cover), cloudiest in April (80%).
Daylight
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
Month by month
°F°C| Month | Typical low to high | Wet days a week | Cloud | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryAt its best | 4 days | 70% | 12h 06m | |
| February | 4 days | 70% | 12h 06m | |
| MarchRainy season | 6 days | 76% | 12h 07m | |
| AprilRainy season | 7 days | 80% | 12h 07m | |
| MayRainy season | 6 days | 73% | 12h 08m | |
| June | 5 days | 66% | 12h 08m | |
| JulyAt its best | 4 days | 61% | 12h 08m | |
| AugustAt its best | 5 days | 59% | 12h 07m | |
| SeptemberRainy season | 6 days | 59% | 12h 07m | |
| OctoberRainy season | 6 days | 71% | 12h 06m | |
| NovemberRainy season | 6 days | 73% | 12h 06m | |
| DecemberRainy season | 6 days | 67% | 12h 06m |
When is the best time to visit Kampala?
The best months are January, or July to August: highs near 78°F, nights near 64°F, and rain on about four days a week.The best months are January, or July to August: highs near 26°C, nights near 18°C, and rain on about four days a week.
How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 70°F to 80°F, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 21°C to 27°C, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.
Questions
What is the warmest month in Kampala?
February, with highs near 81°F and lows near 66°F. The coolest is July, with highs near 77°F.February, with highs near 27°C and lows near 19°C. The coolest is July, with highs near 25°C.
When does it rain most in Kampala?
April, with rain on almost every day. July is the driest, with rain on about four days a week.
How long are the days in Kampala?
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
When are the skies clearest in Kampala?
August and September, when cloud covers about 59% of the sky on average. April is the cloudiest, at about 80%.
Places with a year like Kampala's
by their highs, lows and wet days- SuvaFiji
- MagelangIndonesia
- MusanzeRwanda
- TangalleSri Lankasix months apart
- Pérez ZeledónCosta Ricasix months apart
Their highs, lows, wet days and cloud run closest to Kampala's through the year, one place a country. “Six months apart”: their winter is Kampala's summer.