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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Gulu Climate

Gulu is a city in Uganda (N) with a population of about 177,400. Its average annual temperature is 23.4°C (74°F), with roughly 1397 mm of rain per year.

23.4°C

Avg Temp

1397

Precip (mm/yr)

Feb

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Gulu Climate

Gulu has an average annual temperature of 23.4°C (74°F) and receives about 1397 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

23.4°C

Avg Temp

1397

Precip (mm/yr)

Feb

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Gulu — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January25° / 76°16 mm
February25° / 77°25 mm
March25° / 77°78 mm
April24° / 75°163 mm
May23° / 74°174 mm
June23° / 73°138 mm
July22° / 71°164 mm
August22° / 72°194 mm
September23° / 73°157 mm
October23° / 73°162 mm
November23° / 74°96 mm
December24° / 74°30 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Gulu

The most comfortable months to visit Gulu are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 32°C high). The coldest is July (near 17°C low). August is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Gulu are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Gulu, Uganda has an average annual temperature of 23.4°C and about 1397 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.

In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Gulu average about 32°C (90°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.