Kampala weather in August

August in Kampala: warm, rainy, with very humid — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Kampala · #249 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 82/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kampala climate normals — August

Daytime high24°C / 76°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low18°C / 64°F
Feels like (high)27°C / 81°F
Rainfall97 mm / 3.8 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days19 days
Humidity77%💦 very humid
Dew point17°C / 63°F
Sunshine10.4 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)84🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Kampala in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Kampala?
August in Kampala: warm, rainy, with very humid — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Kampala on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
What is the weather like in Kampala in August?
In August, Kampala averages a daily high of 24.3°C and a low of 18°C, with about 97.2 mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kampala in August?
Kampala has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 84 in August.

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