Best time to visit Uganda
The best time to visit Uganda is January, June and July, when its 2 destinations average 87/100 for climate comfort — April is the weakest month, at 70/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 2 Uganda destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Uganda climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83 | 23.1°C | 122 mm | Kampala 83 |
| February | 80 | 23.9°C | 138 mm | Kampala 81 |
| March | 73 | 23.6°C | 227 mm | Kampala 75 |
| April | 70 | 22.5°C | 294 mm | Kampala 71 |
| May | 76 | 22.5°C | 225 mm | Kampala 77 |
| June | 85 | 22.5°C | 115 mm | Bwindi 85 |
| July | 87 | 22.6°C | 100 mm | Kampala 88 |
| August | 80 | 22.8°C | 184 mm | Kampala 84 |
| September | 77 | 23.1°C | 219 mm | Kampala 81 |
| October | 75 | 22.9°C | 268 mm | Kampala 79 |
| November | 73 | 22.4°C | 272 mm | Kampala 76 |
| December | 77 | 22.5°C | 210 mm | Kampala 81 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Uganda destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
Uganda month by month
All 2 destinations in Uganda
Uganda — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Uganda?
- January, June and July. Across Uganda's 2 destinations, July averages 87/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 22.6°C and 100 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Uganda?
- April, averaging 70/100 — mean highs of 22.5°C and 294 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Uganda?
- February, with mean daily highs of 23.9°C averaged across 2 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Uganda?
- April, averaging 294 mm of rain.