Best time to visit Kampala, Uganda
Based on 2020–2024 of daily weather data, the best months to visit Kampala are January, July, February — when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is low, and sunshine is plentiful.
Months ranked by travel comfort
| Rank | Month | High | Low | Precip | Rainy days | Sun | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ★ | January | 27.4° | 17.3° | 260.8 mm | 112 | 10.6 h | 87 |
| 2 ★ | July | 25.8° | 17° | 275.1 mm | 135 | 10.9 h | 86 |
| 3 ★ | February | 27.8° | 18.3° | 371 mm | 114 | 10.8 h | 84 |
| 4 | June | 25.2° | 17.1° | 376.3 mm | 140 | 11 h | 83 |
| 5 | August | 26.6° | 16.9° | 403.7 mm | 147 | 10.8 h | 82 |
| 6 | December | 26.2° | 17.3° | 499.8 mm | 142 | 10.1 h | 79 |
| 7 | September | 26.8° | 17.2° | 516.6 mm | 147 | 10.5 h | 78 |
| 8 | May | 25.3° | 17.7° | 561.7 mm | 151 | 10.3 h | 77 |
| 9 | March | 26.9° | 18.3° | 648.1 mm | 143 | 10.4 h | 75 |
| 10 | October | 27.1° | 17.6° | 689.8 mm | 152 | 10.1 h | 73 |
| 11 | April | 25.4° | 18.4° | 953.1 mm | 150 | 9.1 h | 63 |
| 12 | November | 26.1° | 17.6° | 992.5 mm | 143 | 9 h | 63 |
Score (0–100) blends ideal-temperature comfort (50%), low-rainfall (30%), and sunshine (20%). Higher is better for a typical sightseeing trip.
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