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Kampala Climate

Kampala is a city in Uganda (C) with a population of about 1,680,600. Its average annual temperature is 21.6°C (71°F), with roughly 1314 mm of rain per year.

21.6°C

Avg Temp

1314

Precip (mm/yr)

Feb

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Kampala Climate

Kampala has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F) and receives about 1314 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

21.6°C

Avg Temp

1314

Precip (mm/yr)

Feb

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Kampala — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January22° / 72°72 mm
February23° / 73°69 mm
March22° / 72°134 mm
April22° / 71°184 mm
May21° / 71°157 mm
June21° / 70°78 mm
July21° / 69°64 mm
August21° / 69°83 mm
September21° / 70°105 mm
October22° / 71°129 mm
November22° / 71°146 mm
December22° / 71°93 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 Kampala

The most comfortable months to visit Kampala are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 28°C high). The coldest is July (near 15°C low). April is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Kampala are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Kampala, Uganda has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C and about 1314 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.

In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Kampala average about 28°C (83°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.