Climate normals · 1970–2000
Mbarara Climate
Mbarara is a city in Uganda (W) with a population of about 221,300. Its average annual temperature is 20.9°C (70°F), with roughly 919 mm of rain per year.
20.9°C
Avg Temp
919
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Nov
Coldest Month
Mbarara Climate
Mbarara has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F) and receives about 919 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is November. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20.9°C
Avg Temp
919
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Nov
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 70° | 56 mm |
| February | 21° / 70° | 54 mm |
| March | 21° / 71° | 97 mm |
| April | 21° / 69° | 131 mm |
| May | 21° / 70° | 73 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 24 mm |
| July | 21° / 70° | 23 mm |
| August | 21° / 70° | 56 mm |
| September | 21° / 70° | 89 mm |
| October | 21° / 69° | 114 mm |
| November | 21° / 69° | 124 mm |
| December | 21° / 69° | 78 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 Mbarara
The most comfortable months to visit Mbarara are typically July, June and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 27°C high). The coldest is November (near 15°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Mbarara are typically July, June and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Mbarara, Uganda has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C and about 919 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is November.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Mbarara average about 27°C (81°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.