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City Trips Potential

75/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

July, June, August

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

22°C – 24°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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The best time to visit Kampala for a city trip is July, June, August, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Kampala

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°87
February
63Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°70
March
53Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°154
April
56Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°198
May
61Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°171
June
73Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°94
July
75Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°59
August
72Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°77
September
66Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°115
October
59Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°166
November
60Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°157
December
64Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°123

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Kampala

When is the best time to visit Kampala for city trips?

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The best time to visit Kampala for city trips is typically in July, June, August, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Kampala?

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Rainy season typically: March–May. It is generally better to avoid these months for city trips.

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