Best Time to Visit Kampala for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

80/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, July, January

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22°C – 24°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Kampala?

The best time to visit Kampala for backpacking is February, July, January, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Kampala due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Kampala

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	79Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	30°	87	13.8	68%	shoulder
February	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	30°	70	12.7	67%	shoulder
March	73Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	24°	30°	154	18.9	69%	wet
April	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	23°	29°	198	22.8	76%	wet
May	67Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	23°	28°	171	21	78%	wet
June	75Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	28°	94	12.4	77%	shoulder
July	80Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	28°	59	9.8	76%	shoulder
August	77Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	28°	77	13	74%	shoulder
September	73Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	23°	29°	115	16.6	74%	shoulder
October	70Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	23°	29°	166	21.3	73%	wet
November	71Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	23°	29°	157	19.8	72%	wet
December	74Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	23°	29°	123	16.6	71%	shoulder