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 high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 97 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 14 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.