Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Uganda in January
In January, average daytime highs across the 21 cities listed in Uganda range from 24.9°C in Katabi to 31.7°C in Gulu. Monthly rainfall ranges from 8.3 mm in Kotido to 140 mm in Lugazi.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
January in Uganda
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala | 24.9°C18.4°C | 18.4°C | 108 | 19.6 |
| Nansana | 25.6°C17.1°C | 17.1°C | 108 | 19.6 |
| Kira | 25.8°C17.5°C | 17.5°C | 110 | 18.8 |
| Kyengera | 25.5°C18.3°C | 18.3°C | 108 | 19.6 |
| Mbarara | 26.3°C16.3°C | 16.3°C | 35 | 9.5 |
| Mukono | 25.8°C17.7°C | 17.7°C | 124 | 21.1 |
| Njeru | 25.8°C19.6°C | 19.6°C | 117 | 18.4 |
| Gulu | 31.7°C20.5°C | 20.5°C | 18 | 3.0 |
| Katabi | 24.9°C20.0°C | 20.0°C | 134 | 20.8 |
| Kajansi | 25.3°C19.4°C | 19.4°C | 108 | 19.6 |
| Lugazi | 25.9°C17.8°C | 17.8°C | 140 | 21.7 |
| Hoima | 28.7°C18.8°C | 18.8°C | 66 | 10.6 |
| Mubende | 27.0°C17.0°C | 17.0°C | 41 | 9.4 |
| Lira | 31.1°C19.6°C | 19.6°C | 22 | 4.3 |
| Ibanda | 26.3°C15.9°C | 15.9°C | 76 | 13.9 |
| Masaka | 25.6°C17.2°C | 17.2°C | 78 | 16.7 |
| Masindi | 29.6°C19.2°C | 19.2°C | 31 | 6.0 |
| Mityana | 26.4°C17.4°C | 17.4°C | 74 | 14.9 |
| Rutoma | 25.4°C16.2°C | 16.2°C | 80 | 14.0 |
| Kotido | 31.0°C19.1°C | 19.1°C | 8.3 | 1.9 |
| Arua | 30.2°C19.4°C | 19.4°C | 9.7 | 2.2 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.