Climate in Kampala

Kampala, Uganda has a tropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 27°C and the city receives roughly 1299 mm of precipitation across 121 rainy days a year, with around 1442 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 31.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 22.4°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Kampala is classified as Tropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Kampala receives about 1299 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 121 rainy days. The wettest month is Oct and the driest is Feb.

Kampala sees an estimated 1442 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kampala are Jan, Feb, Dec. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Kampala has a climate comfort score of 55/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Nairobi — Semi-Arid, comfort 59/100
• Climate in Kigali — Tropical, comfort 57/100
• Climate in Dar es Salaam — Tropical, comfort 67/100