Weather in Kampala - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Kampala, Uganda: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Kampala
today☁️ 32°💧 0.2 mm
Sun🌤️ 32°💧 0.7 mm
Mon☀️ 32°💧 0.1 mm
Tue☁️ 32°💧 0.8 mm
Wed☁️ 30°💧 0.2 mm
Thu🌤️ 31°💧 0.6 mm
Fri🌧️ 30°💧 0.6 mm
Sat🌧️ 30°💧 1.4 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Saturday 5 Sept in Kampala, the forecast high is 32°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 26°C to 28°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 99% of similar days.

32°Cexceptionally warm
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally strong
32°Cexceptionally warm
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: stronger than usual
32°Cexceptionally warm
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally strong
32°Cexceptionally warm
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: stronger than usual
30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 93% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: stronger than usual
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally strong
30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally strong

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°28°35° 1981: 26°C1982: 26°C1983: 26°C1984: 26°C1985: 25°C1986: 26°C1987: 27°C1988: 26°C1989: 26°C1990: 26°C1991: 26°C1992: 26°C1993: 26°C1994: 26°C1995: 26°C1996: 27°C1997: 27°C1998: 27°C1999: 28°C2000: 28°C2001: 27°C2002: 28°C2003: 28°C2004: 29°C2005: 29°C2006: 29°C2007: 26°C2008: 27°C2009: 30°C2010: 28°C2011: 26°C2012: 26°C2013: 28°C2014: 26°C2015: 28°C2016: 29°C2017: 28°C2018: 27°C2019: 27°C2020: 26°C2021: 27°C2022: 27°C2023: 28°C2024: 28°C2025: 30°C 2026 forecast: 31°C current forecast 31°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 27°C by day. The coolest year was 1985 (25°C) and the warmest was 2025 (30°C). The current forecast averages 31°C - higher than in 100% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Kampala

Kampala - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Kampala 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
30°
around 21° at night · days with rain: 4
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
26°
around 19° at night · rain chance 36%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
26°
around 19° at night · rain chance 57%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Kampala: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 30° by day and 21° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 26° in September, and about 26° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Kampala

Saturday5 September 2026
☁️32°broken clouds
sunrise 06:45 · sunset 18:52 · night 22° · evening 26° · rain 0.19 mm · humidity 32% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 74%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌤️32°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:45 · sunset 18:52 · night 20° · evening 29° · rain 0.74 mm · humidity 33% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 36%
Monday7 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
sunrise 06:44 · sunset 18:51 · night 22° · evening 27° · rain 0.11 mm · humidity 34% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 6%
Tuesday8 September 2026
☁️32°broken clouds
sunrise 06:44 · sunset 18:51 · night 22° · evening 26° · rain 0.83 mm · humidity 30% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 75%
Wednesday9 September 2026
☁️30°broken clouds
sunrise 06:44 · sunset 18:50 · night 21° · evening 26° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 35% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 57%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌤️31°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:43 · sunset 18:50 · night 22° · evening 26° · rain 0.62 mm · humidity 32% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 30%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:43 · sunset 18:50 · night 21° · evening 26° · rain 0.61 mm · humidity 38% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 3%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:43 · sunset 18:49 · night 20° · evening 26° · rain 1.4 mm · humidity 39% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 18%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:42 · sunset 18:49 · night 22° · evening 26° · rain 0.27 mm · humidity 39% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 47%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️32°light rain
sunrise 06:42 · sunset 18:49 · night 21° · evening 27° · rain 0.17 mm · humidity 32% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 14%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:42 · sunset 18:48 · night 19° · evening 25° · rain 0.83 mm · humidity 38% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 30%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 06:41 · sunset 18:48 · night 21° · evening 25° · rain 0.74 mm · humidity 33% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 30%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:41 · sunset 18:48 · night 19° · evening 20° · rain 5.25 mm · humidity 39% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 49%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:41 · sunset 18:47 · night 19° · evening 27° · rain 0.61 mm · humidity 46% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 99%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:47 · night 20° · evening 19° · rain 6.31 mm · humidity 46% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️31°moderate rain
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:46 · night 19° · evening 21° · rain 4.69 mm · humidity 38% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 88%

UV index in Kampala - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTKampala03681111+9.3UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 20 min9Sat5.099Sun6.099Mon7.099Tue8.099Wed9.099Thu10.0910Fri11.099Sat12.098Sun13.098Mon14.099Tue15.098Wed16.098Thu17.098Fri18.097Sat19.099Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Kampala is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Air quality and smog in Kampala

Air quality in Kampala is currently good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 29.6 µg/m³, PM10: 30.6 µg/m³.
CityPM2.5 (µg/m³)PM10 (µg/m³)Air quality
Kampala29.630.6good
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 04:00).

Kampala weather through the year

Kampala - annual climate

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FAQ - Kampala weather

What is the weather like in Kampala today?
Today it is about 32° during the day and 22° at night, broken clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Kampala?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.