Kampala weather in October

October in Kampala: warm, rainy, with very humid — a great time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Kampala · #350 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 73/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kampala climate normals — October

Daytime high25°C / 76°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low19°C / 65°F
Feels like (high)28°C / 82°F
Rainfall144 mm / 5.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days25 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point18°C / 65°F
Sunshine9.5 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)80🙂 moderate

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

Where is Kampala?

Loading map…

Kampala in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Kampala?
October in Kampala: warm, rainy, with very humid — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Kampala on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
What is the weather like in Kampala in October?
In October, Kampala averages a daily high of 24.5°C and a low of 18.6°C, with about 144.3 mm of rain over roughly 24.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kampala in October?
Kampala has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 80 in October.

Other months in Kampala

Warmer or cooler than Kampala in October

Similar destinations in East AfricaOctober