Weather radar Kampala
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Kampala climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Kampala shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 25.1° | 25.8° | 25.3° | 24.2° | 24.4° | 24.2° | 24.1° | 24.4° | 24.8° | 25° | 24.4° | 24.5° |
| Avg low (°C) | 20.3° | 21.1° | 20.8° | 20.4° | 20.4° | 19.9° | 19.7° | 19.4° | 19.6° | 19.9° | 19.9° | 20° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 70 | 70 | 159 | 194 | 150 | 74 | 55 | 91 | 108 | 122 | 162 | 127 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 16 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 |
| Sunshine hours | 322 | 297 | 303 | 257 | 304 | 320 | 325 | 321 | 307 | 311 | 273 | 305 |
| Humidity | 74% | 74% | 77% | 81% | 80% | 76% | 74% | 77% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 79% |
Best time to visit Kampala
The best time to visit Kampala is typically July. In this month the average high is 24.1°C, precipitation is 55 mm and sunshine duration is 325 hours. The annual average high is 24.7°C, total annual precipitation is 1382 mm (238 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3645 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kampala
How up to date is the weather radar for Kampala?
The weather radar for Kampala is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Kampala?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Kampala: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Kampala?
The thunderstorm potential for Kampala is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Kampala.
What is the climate like in Kampala?
Kampala has an annual average high of 24.7°C. The warmest month is February (avg high 25.8°C), the coldest August (avg low 19.4°C). The wettest month is April with 194 mm, the driest July with 55 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1382 mm (238 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3645 hours.
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