Kampala, Uganda Weather
- Kampala, Uganda Weather
- Current conditions
- Weather forecast
- Averages and extremes
- Yesterday's Data
- Temperature and possibility of rain in Kampala over the next 12 hours
- Temperature and possibility of rain in Kampala in the coming days
- Rainfall in Kampala in the coming days
- Kampala Weather Summary
- Weather averages by month
- Kampala's weather
- Frequently asked questions
- Comments
Current conditions
Updated:
Partly Cloudy
17°C
°C
°F
Condition: Partly Cloudy
Pressure: 884 hPa
Feel like: 18 °C
Temperature: 17°C
Cloud: 77%
Humidity: 89%
Wind: NNE - 3 km/h
Visibility: 24.14 km
Sun
12 Oct
18°C / 27°C
Slight Rain Showers
Mon
13 Oct
19°C / 28°C
Overcast
Tue
14 Oct
18°C / 27°C
Fog
Wed
15 Oct
18°C / 26°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Thu
16 Oct
17°C / 28°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
03:00 AM
15° / 17°
15° / 17°
Partly Cloudy
89%
6 km/h
04:00 AM
15° / 17°
15° / 17°
Partly Cloudy
91%
8 km/h
05:00 AM
16° / 19°
16° / 19°
Slight Rain Showers
84%
9 km/h
06:00 AM
16° / 21°
16° / 21°
Slight Rain Showers
77%
9 km/h
07:00 AM
17° / 23°
17° / 23°
Overcast
68%
6 km/h
08:00 AM
18° / 25°
18° / 25°
Overcast
63%
7 km/h
09:00 AM
17° / 27°
17° / 27°
Overcast
56%
19 km/h
10:00 AM
17° / 27°
17° / 27°
Overcast
54%
20 km/h
11:00 AM
17° / 27°
17° / 27°
Overcast
54%
21 km/h
12:00 PM
16° / 27°
16° / 27°
Overcast
52%
21 km/h
13:00 PM
16° / 27°
16° / 27°
Overcast
53%
19 km/h
30 Day Averages and Extremes
- Average high 26.1°C
- Average low 16.57°C
- Hottest day 30°C (17 October 2025)
- Coldest day 0°C (24 October 2025)
- Average humidity 75.6%
- Days with precipitation 30 days
- Highest precipitation 53 mm (15 October 2025)
Yesterday's Data
- Max: 27°C
- Min: 16°C
- Total Precipitation: 1 mm
Temperature and possibility of rain in Kampala over the next 12 hours
Temperature and possibility of rain in Kampala in the coming days
Rainfall in Kampala in the coming days
Kampala Climate Summary
Kampala features a Tropical rainforest (Köppen classification: Af), with an average annual temperature of 23.03ºC (73.45ºF), which is about -0.44% lower than the national average for Uganda. Annually, the city experiences approximately 120.74 millimeters (4.75 inches) of rainfall, spread across 260.46 rainy days, accounting for 71.36% of the year.
| Longitude | 0.3475964 |
| Latitude | 32.5825197 |
| Yearly high temperature | 26.32ºC (79.38ºF) |
| Yearly low temperature | 17.82ºC (64.08ºF) |
| Hottest month | January 28.23ºC (82.81ºF) |
| Coldest month | March 18.46ºC (65.23ºF) |
| Yearly precip | 120.74mm (4.75in) |
| Days with rainfall | 260.46 days (71.36%) |
| Driest month | January (71.57%) |
| Wettest month | November (83.92%) |
Weather averages by month
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28.23° / 17.76° | 13.55 days |
| February | 28.77° / 18.74° | 15.55 days |
| March | 27.69° / 18.46° | 23.45 days |
| April | 25.88° / 18.26° | 25.36 days |
| May | 24.75° / 17.78° | 24.73 days |
| June | 24.79° / 17.18° | 16.27 days |
| July | 25.34° / 16.98° | 15.09 days |
| August | 25.92° / 17.66° | 23.91 days |
| September | 26.21° / 17.88° | 26.55 days |
| October | 25.97° / 17.93° | 28.36 days |
| November | 25.82° / 17.78° | 27.55 days |
| December | 26.5° / 17.44° | 20.09 days |
Kampala's weather
- Lira
- Gulu
- Mbarara
- Mbale
- Jinja
- Mukono
- Kasese
- Apac
- Lyantonde
- Bulambuli
- Moyo
- Kole
- Luuka
- Masindi
- Mityana
- Nakapiripirit
- Moroto
- Ntoroko
- Zombo
- Dokolo
- Budaka
- Kiryandongo
- Mitooma
- Yumbe
- Bukwa
- Kaberamaido
- Kyenjojo
- Soroti
- Bushenyi
- Kisoro
- Arua
- Amuru
- Amuria
- Amudat
- Amolatar
- Alebtong
- Abim
- Hoima
- Pader
- Oyam
- Rakai
- Wakiso
- Bugiri
- Kibuku
- Buvuma
- Tororo
- Nebbi
- Masaka
- Iganga
- Ngora
- Sheema
- Koboko
- Buikwe
- Lwengo
- Kaliro
- Kabarole
- Kalungu
- Bundibugyo
- Manafwa
- Mayuge
- Lamwo
- Busia
- Buliisa
- Kayunga
- Kiruhura
- Kween
- Kibaale
- Kyegegwa
- Butambala
- Napak
- Ibanda
- Nwoya
- Mpigi
- Sironko
- Kanungu
- Ntungamo
- Nakasongola
- Buhweju
- Sembabule
- Serere
- Mubende
- Butaleja
- Rukungiri
- Kapchorwa
- Bududa
- Bukomansibi
- Buyende
- Isingiro
- Kalangala
- Kamuli
- Katakwi
- Kotido
- Kyankwanzi
- Luwero
- Nakaseke
- Namutumba
- Rubirizi
- Otuke
- Kitgum
- Namayingo
- Maracha
- Adjumani
- Pallisa
- Bukedea
- Agago
- Gomba
- Kiboga
- Kaabong
- Kamwenge
- Kabale
- Kumi
Frequently asked questions
1. What is the hottest month in Kampala?
January has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 28.23ºC) and March are the coolest (daily mean of 18.46ºC).
2. What should I wear in Kampala today?
For today's very hot weather in Kampala, with the high temperatures above 27ºC (80.6ºF), consider wearing:
- Lightweight t-shirt or tank top
- Breathable shorts or skirts
- Wide-brimmed sun hat
- Thin, moisture-wicking socks
Temperature
Early
15°C / 17°C
Morning
17°C / 27°C
Afternoon
16°C / 26°C
Evening
16°C / 18°C
Air quality
Moderate
Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals
- CO2 479
- CO 474
- NH3 0
- NO2 13
- O3 23
- PM10 41
- PM25 39
- SO2 2
- CH4 1,661
Sunrise / Sunset
03:32
15:39