Climate normals · 1970–2000
Lira Climate
Lira is a city in Uganda (N) with a population of about 119,323. Its average annual temperature is 23.2°C (74°F), with roughly 1365 mm of rain per year.
23.2°C
Avg Temp
1365
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Lira Climate
Lira has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F) and receives about 1365 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
23.2°C
Avg Temp
1365
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 76° | 20 mm |
| February | 25° / 77° | 38 mm |
| March | 25° / 77° | 82 mm |
| April | 24° / 75° | 167 mm |
| May | 23° / 73° | 179 mm |
| June | 22° / 72° | 116 mm |
| July | 22° / 71° | 141 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 181 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 163 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 146 mm |
| November | 23° / 74° | 93 mm |
| December | 23° / 74° | 39 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 Lira
The most comfortable months to visit Lira are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 33°C high). The coldest is July (near 16°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Lira are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Lira, Uganda has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C and about 1365 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Lira average about 33°C (91°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.