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Visit Kampala
in March?

Good window in March — January is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 0.35°N 32.58°E
81°FMax temperature
68%Rainy days
11.7hSunshine / day

Kampala weather in March

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
66°F – 81°F
🌧 Rainy days
68% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.1/10)

Should you visit Kampala in March?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ███████░░░ 68%
🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 81°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.7h/d

Our take: Kampala in March: 81°F and 11.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Kampala in March by trip type

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Kampala. Temperatures rise (27°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 68% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.1/10) is significantly better if possible.

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 March, Kampala averages 81°F, 68% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10. See methodology →

March vs January (best month)

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

FAQ — Kampala in March

Is March a good time to visit Kampala?
March is an acceptable time for Kampala (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.1/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Kampala in March?
Yes, 68% of days see rain in March. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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