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Kampala weather
in January

January is a good time to visit. January is slightly better.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 0.35°N 32.58°E
81°FMax temperature
43%Rainy days
11.9hSunshine / day

Kampala weather in January

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
64°F – 81°F
🌧 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)

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.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 43%
🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 81°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.9h/d

Our take: January is a good time to visit Kampala. January remains slightly better (+0.0 pts).

Kampala in January by trip type

What to expect in January

Even in winter, Kampala enjoys 27°F. 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.

All months for Kampala

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌤️ January64°F81°F43%0.1in11.9h8.1/10
🌤️ February64°F82°F51%0.1in11.9h8.0/10
⛅ March66°F81°F68%0.2in11.7h7.4/10
🌦️ April64°F77°F88%0.3in10.2h7.0/10
⛅ May64°F77°F80%0.2in11.2h7.1/10
⛅ June63°F77°F61%0.1in11.7h7.4/10
🌤️ July63°F77°F40%0.1in11.6h7.9/10
⛅ August63°F79°F63%0.1in11.5h7.4/10
⛅ September63°F79°F74%0.1in11.2h7.2/10
⛅ October64°F79°F77%0.2in10.5h7.1/10
⛅ November64°F79°F78%0.2in10.4h7.1/10
⛅ December63°F79°F64%0.1in11.3h7.4/10
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 81°F, 43% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10. See methodology →

January vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 8.1/10). Difference:

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 81°F, 11.9h of sunshine and 43% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kampala in January?
With 81°F and 11.9h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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