Rakai, Uganda Weather

Rakai,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
21°C
69.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 877 hPa

Feel like: 24 °C

Temperature: 21°C

Cloud: 0%

Humidity: 77%

Wind: WNW - 1 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Mon
08 Dec
18°C / 27°C
Slight Rain Showers
Tue
09 Dec
17°C / 27°C
Slight Rain Showers
Wed
10 Dec
18°C / 25°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Thu
11 Dec
17°C / 23°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Fri
12 Dec
17°C / 25°C
Fog
Hourly forecast today:
18:00 PM
17° / 21°
17° / 21°
Clear Sky
77% 3 km/h
19:00 PM
17° / 20°
17° / 20°
Clear Sky
82% 4 km/h
20:00 PM
17° / 19°
17° / 19°
Clear Sky
88% 6 km/h
21:00 PM
17° / 18°
17° / 18°
Mainly Clear
90% 6 km/h
22:00 PM
16° / 18°
16° / 18°
Mainly Clear
91% 6 km/h
23:00 PM
16° / 17°
16° / 17°
Partly Cloudy
92% 7 km/h
00:00 AM
16° / 17°
16° / 17°
Overcast
94% 7 km/h
01:00 AM
16° / 17°
16° / 17°
Overcast
94% 7 km/h
02:00 AM
16° / 17°
16° / 17°
Overcast
94% 7 km/h
03:00 AM
16° / 17°
16° / 17°
Overcast
93% 5 km/h
04:00 AM
16° / 17°
16° / 17°
Partly Cloudy
93% 5 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 26.43°C
  • Average low 15.97°C
  • Hottest day 31°C (16 December 2025)
  • Coldest day 0°C (21 December 2025)
  • Average humidity 74.4%
  • Days with precipitation 23 days
  • Highest precipitation 56 mm (11 December 2025)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 27°C
  • Min: 16°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Rakai over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Rakai in the coming days

Rainfall in Rakai in the coming days

Rakai Climate Summary

Rakai features a Tropical wet and dry or savanna (Köppen classification: Aw), with an average annual temperature of 22.84ºC (73.11ºF), which is about -0.63% lower than the national average for Uganda. Annually, the city experiences approximately 183.71 millimeters (7.23 inches) of rainfall, spread across 243.19 rainy days, accounting for 66.63% of the year.

Longitude -0.709917
Latitude 31.4084731
Yearly high temperature 26.07ºC (78.93ºF)
Yearly low temperature 17.73ºC (63.91ºF)
Hottest month September 26.27ºC (79.29ºF)
Coldest month April 17.65ºC (63.77ºF)
Yearly precip 183.71mm (7.23in)
Days with rainfall 243.19 days (66.63%)
Driest month July (65.55%)
Wettest month November (81.48%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 27.48° / 17.68° 15.36 days
February 28.17° / 18.39° 16.82 days
March 27.37° / 18.26° 23.73 days
April 25.76° / 17.65° 25.55 days
May 24.46° / 16.92° 24.91 days
June 24.92° / 16.78° 14.36 days
July 25.56° / 17.43° 8.82 days
August 26.25° / 18.47° 16.0 days
September 26.27° / 18.34° 21.09 days
October 25.81° / 17.93° 25.82 days
November 25.05° / 17.53° 27.82 days
December 25.71° / 17.42° 22.91 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Rakai?

September has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 26.27ºC) and April are the coolest (daily mean of 17.65ºC).

2. What should I wear in Rakai today?

For today's very hot weather in Rakai, with the high temperatures above 29ºC (84.2ºF), consider wearing:
- Wide-brimmed sun hat
- Sunscreen for skin protection
- Thin, moisture-wicking socks
- UV-protective sunglasses

Temperature

Early
15°C / 17°C
Morning
15°C / 26°C
Afternoon
16°C / 25°C
Evening
17°C / 18°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 453
  • CO 397
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 3
  • O3 59
  • PM10 10
  • PM25 10
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,492

Sunrise / Sunset

03:41
15:51