Kampala Weather in August
Uganda · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high27°C (80°F)
Avg low18°C (64°F)
Rainfall74 mm (2.9 in)
RatingGood 6.6/10
In August, Kampala has average highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). The month is moderately rainy, with about 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain spread over 20 days. You get roughly 12 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is August a good time to visit Kampala?
August is a good time to visit Kampala (6.6/10), though January to February and July are even better.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 27°C (80°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 18°C (64°F) |
| Daily mean | 22°C (71°F) |
| Rainfall | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 20 |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Cloud cover | 73% |
| Daylight | 12 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 5.4 km/h |
| vs July | 1°C warmer than July, with 24 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Kampala in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Kampala weather in other months
Jan29°C / 18°C58 mmExcellentFeb30°C / 19°C65 mmGoodMar28°C / 19°C149 mmFairApr26°C / 19°C189 mmPoorMay25°C / 18°C151 mmPoorJun25°C / 18°C65 mmGoodJul26°C / 17°C50 mmExcellentAug27°C / 18°C74 mmGoodSep27°C / 18°C123 mmFairOct26°C / 18°C166 mmPoorNov26°C / 18°C180 mmPoorDec27°C / 18°C117 mmFair
← JulyBest time to visit KampalaSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Durban21°C · 35 mm · Excellent
- Arusha26°C · 43 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek26°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Port Louis24°C · 22 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg21°C · 5 mm · Excellent
- Nairobi27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Kakamega24°C · 222 mm
- Mwanza30°C · 34 mm
- Kigali27°C · 56 mm
- Nairobi27°C · 20 mm
- Gitega26°C · 33 mm
- Juba31°C · 142 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.