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
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12-Month Comfort Guide
Best Shoulder Avoid
January Best
21.9°C · 78mm
Score 100
February Best
22.6°C · 72mm
Score 99
March Shoulder
22.2°C · 148mm
Score 85
April Avoid
21.3°C · 229mm
Score 60
May Avoid
21.0°C · 190mm
Score 71
June Shoulder
20.7°C · 114mm
Score 93
July Best
20.7°C · 80mm
Score 97
August Shoulder
20.7°C · 116mm
Score 93
September Shoulder
20.9°C · 141mm
Score 86
October Shoulder
21.2°C · 162mm
Score 80
November Avoid
20.9°C · 198mm
Score 68
December Shoulder
21.2°C · 126mm
Score 91
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Seasonal Overview
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Monthly Detail Pages
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best month to visit Kampala? +
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? +
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? +
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? +
Winter averages 21.9°C with 92mm per month. Conditions remain mild and comfortable.
05 What should I pack for Kampala? +
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.
06 What is the peak tourist season in Kampala? +
Peak season falls in January, February, July. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in June, August, December.
- Sources
- Open-Meteo
- Updated
- 2026-01-01