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
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 76° | 16 mm |
| February | 25° / 77° | 25 mm |
| March | 25° / 77° | 78 mm |
| April | 24° / 75° | 163 mm |
| May | 23° / 74° | 174 mm |
| June | 23° / 73° | 138 mm |
| July | 22° / 71° | 164 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 194 mm |
| September | 23° / 73° | 157 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 162 mm |
| November | 23° / 74° | 96 mm |
| December | 24° / 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.