Travel Planning
🇺🇬 Uganda

Best Time to Visit Kampala

Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Kampala, Uganda.

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Best Months to Visit

Rank Month Avg Temp Precip Comfort
#1 January 21.9°C 78mm 100
#2 February 22.6°C 72mm 99
#3 July 20.7°C 80mm 97
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12-Month Comfort Guide

Jan 100 Feb 99 Mar 85 Apr 60 May 71 Jun 93 Jul 97 Aug 93 Sep 86 Oct 80 Nov 68 Dec 91
Best Shoulder Avoid
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Seasonal Overview

Spring
21.5°C · 189mm/mo

Spring is warm and very wet.

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Summer
20.7°C · 103mm/mo

Summer is warm and wet.

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Autumn
21.0°C · 167mm/mo

Autumn is warm and very wet.

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Winter
21.9°C · 92mm/mo

Winter is warm and wet.

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Monthly Detail Pages

Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the best month to visit Kampala?
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By comfort score, January is the best month to visit Kampala (score: 100). Expect average temperatures of 21.9°C and 78mm of precipitation.

02 When does it rain most in Kampala?
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April sees the heaviest rainfall in Kampala (229mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.

03 What is Kampala like in summer?
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Summer in Kampala averages 20.7°C with 103mm of rain per month. Conditions are warm and pleasant.

04 What is Kampala like in winter?
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Winter averages 21.9°C with 92mm per month. Conditions remain mild and comfortable.

05 What should I pack for Kampala?
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Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.

06 What is the peak tourist season in Kampala?
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Peak season falls in January, February, July. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in June, August, December.

Sources
Open-Meteo
Updated
2026-01-01