Weather in Uganda - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast

Right now temperatures across Uganda range from 23° to 34°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.

Country values are the median of forecasts from 10 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.

Weather in Uganda's cities today

☁️Soroti 34°💧 2.9 mm 🌤️Mbale 33°💧 0.8 mm ☁️Kampala 32°💧 0.2 mm 🌤️Gulu 32°💧 0.1 mm ☁️Masaka 31°💧 0.2 mm 🌤️Jinja 30°💧 0.1 mm ☁️Arua 30°💧 0.2 mm 🌧️Entebbe 27°💧 0.4 mm 🌧️Kasese 26°💧 0.1 mm ☁️Kabale 23°no rain

Weather map - today's temperatures

☁️ Soroti 34° 💧 2.9 mm 🌤️ Mbale 33° 💧 0.8 mm ☁️ Kampala 32° 💧 0.2 mm 🌤️ Gulu 32° ☁️ Masaka 31° 💧 0.2 mm 🌤️ Jinja 30° ☁️ Arua 30° 💧 0.2 mm 🌧️ Entebbe 27° 💧 0.4 mm 🌧️ Kasese 26° ☁️ Kabale 23°
Pill colour shows today's daytime temperature. Click a city for its full 14-day forecast.

Next days in Uganda

today☁️ 31°💧 0.2 mm
Sun☀️ 32°💧 0.3 mm
Mon🌤️ 32°💧 0.4 mm
Tue☁️ 31°💧 0.7 mm
Wed🌧️ 31°💧 0.2 mm
Thu🌤️ 31°💧 0.4 mm
Fri🌧️ 30°💧 0.6 mm
Sat🌧️ 30°💧 1 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 Uganda, the forecast high is 31°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 25°C to 28°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 99% of similar days.

31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 25°C–28°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: stronger than usual
32°Cexceptionally warm
usually 25°C–28°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally strong
32°Cexceptionally warm
usually 25°C–28°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally strong
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 25°C–28°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: stronger than usual
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 25°C–28°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: stronger than usual
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 25°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 98% 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: 25°C1984: 26°C1985: 25°C1986: 26°C1987: 27°C1988: 26°C1989: 26°C1990: 26°C1991: 26°C1992: 26°C1993: 26°C1994: 26°C1995: 25°C1996: 26°C1997: 27°C1998: 27°C1999: 28°C2000: 28°C2001: 27°C2002: 28°C2003: 27°C2004: 28°C2005: 28°C2006: 28°C2007: 25°C2008: 27°C2009: 29°C2010: 27°C2011: 25°C2012: 25°C2013: 27°C2014: 26°C2015: 27°C2016: 28°C2017: 27°C2018: 27°C2019: 26°C2020: 26°C2021: 26°C2022: 25°C2023: 27°C2024: 28°C2025: 28°C 2026 forecast: 31°C current forecast 31°C 198119902000201020202026
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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 27°C by day. The coolest year was 2007 (25°C) and the warmest was 2009 (29°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 - Uganda

Uganda - 14-day weather forecast infographic

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

Next 16 days · forecast
30°
around 22° at night · days with rain: 7
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
26°
around 19° at night · rain chance 25%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
27°
around 19° at night · rain chance 34%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Uganda: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 30° by day and 22° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 26° in September, and about 27° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Today vs the next days - Uganda cities

CityToday+3 days+7 daysRain today
☁️ Soroti 34℃34℃ 34℃2.9 mm
🌤️ Mbale 33℃34℃ 33℃0.8 mm
☁️ Kampala 32℃32℃ 30℃0.2 mm
🌤️ Gulu 32℃32℃ 34℃0.1 mm
☁️ Masaka 31℃30℃ 30℃0.2 mm
🌤️ Jinja 30℃30℃ 28℃0.1 mm
☁️ Arua 30℃29℃ 30℃0.2 mm
🌧️ Entebbe 27℃27℃ 26℃0.4 mm
🌧️ Kasese 26℃33℃ 31℃0.1 mm
☁️ Kabale 23℃27℃ 27℃-

Day-by-day forecast for Uganda

Saturday5 September 2026
☁️31°overcast clouds
night 23° · evening 28° · rain 0.19 mm · humidity 34% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 79.5%
Sunday6 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
night 22° · evening 29° · rain 0.335 mm · humidity 32% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 27%
Monday7 September 2026
🌤️32°scattered clouds
night 24° · evening 28° · rain 0.41 mm · humidity 29% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 6.5%
Tuesday8 September 2026
☁️31°broken clouds
night 23° · evening 26° · rain 0.725 mm · humidity 27% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 53%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
night 23° · evening 27° · rain 0.185 mm · humidity 28.5% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 52.5%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌤️31°scattered clouds
night 23° · evening 25° · rain 0.395 mm · humidity 31.5% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 21.5%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
night 22° · evening 26° · rain 0.5800000000000001 mm · humidity 37.5% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 5%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
night 21° · evening 25° · rain 0.9500000000000001 mm · humidity 37.5% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 23%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
night 22° · evening 25° · rain 0.7 mm · humidity 37% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 27%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
night 21° · evening 25° · rain 2.4000000000000004 mm · humidity 38% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 25%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
night 21° · evening 25° · rain 2.0500000000000003 mm · humidity 37% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 31%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
night 20° · evening 25° · rain 2.105 mm · humidity 41.5% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 44%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
night 20° · evening 24° · rain 4.93 mm · humidity 41.5% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 82%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️26°heavy rain
night 21° · evening 26° · rain 2.72 mm · humidity 51% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
night 20° · evening 22° · rain 6.025 mm · humidity 54.5% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 99%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
night 20° · evening 24° · rain 3.725 mm · humidity 44.5% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 76.5%

Air quality and smog in Uganda

CityPM2.5 (µg/m³)PM10 (µg/m³)Air quality
Kampala29.630.6good
Lira21.224.7good
Gulu20.525.4good
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 04:00).

Uganda weather through the year

Uganda - annual climate

Uganda weather month by month - when is the best time to go?

January (28°)February (29°)March (28°)April (27°)May (26°)June (27°)July (27°)August (27°)September (26°)October (27°)November (26°)December (28°)

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FAQ - Uganda weather

What is the weather like in Uganda today?
Today it is about 31° during the day and 23° at night, overcast clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Uganda?
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.