Kampala · WinterMonth summary
Kampala weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kampala in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Kampala. January remains slightly better (+0.0 pts).
By trip type
Kampala in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Kampala enjoys 27°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 18°C | 27°C | 43% | 1.9 | 11.9h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 18°C | 28°C | 51% | 2.3 | 11.9h | 8.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 19°C | 27°C | 68% | 3.9 | 11.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 18°C | 25°C | 88% | 6.5 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 18°C | 25°C | 80% | 4.3 | 11.2h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 17°C | 25°C | 61% | 2.9 | 11.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 17°C | 25°C | 40% | 2.1 | 11.6h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ August | 17°C | 26°C | 63% | 3.3 | 11.5h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ September | 17°C | 26°C | 74% | 3.7 | 11.2h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ October | 18°C | 26°C | 77% | 4.6 | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ November | 18°C | 26°C | 78% | 5.8 | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 17°C | 26°C | 64% | 3.3 | 11.3h | 7.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Kampala averages 27°C, 43% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kampala in January
Is January a good time to visit Kampala?
January is an excellent time to visit Kampala (score 8.1/10). With 27°C, 11.9h of sunshine and 43% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kampala in January?
With 27°C and 11.9h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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