Climate normals · 1970–2000
Mbale Climate
Mbale is a city in Uganda (E) with a population of about 111,300. Its average annual temperature is 21.8°C (71°F), with roughly 1316 mm of rain per year.
21.8°C
Avg Temp
1316
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Mbale Climate
Mbale has an average annual temperature of 21.8°C (71°F) and receives about 1316 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
21.8°C
Avg Temp
1316
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 73° | 39 mm |
| February | 23° / 73° | 56 mm |
| March | 23° / 73° | 107 mm |
| April | 22° / 72° | 175 mm |
| May | 22° / 71° | 196 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 119 mm |
| July | 21° / 70° | 116 mm |
| August | 21° / 70° | 138 mm |
| September | 21° / 70° | 110 mm |
| October | 21° / 70° | 111 mm |
| November | 22° / 71° | 95 mm |
| December | 22° / 72° | 54 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 Mbale
The most comfortable months to visit Mbale are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 30°C high). The coldest is July (near 16°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Mbale are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Mbale, Uganda has an average annual temperature of 21.8°C and about 1316 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Mbale average about 30°C (85°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.