Kampala weather in January
January in Kampala: warm, rainy — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Kampala · #151 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kampala climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 92 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 95 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kampala in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kampala?
- January in Kampala: warm, rainy — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Kampala on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Kampala in January?
- In January, Kampala averages a daily high of 25°C and a low of 18.7°C, with about 91.6 mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kampala in January?
- Kampala has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 95 in January.