Kampala Weather in January
Uganda · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high29°C (84°F)
Avg low18°C (64°F)
Rainfall58 mm (2.3 in)
RatingExcellent 8.3/10
Expect hot days in Kampala in January: the average high is 29°C (84°F) and the average low is 18°C (64°F). The month is fairly dry, with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain spread over 13 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 12 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Kampala?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Kampala. The weather rates excellent (8.3/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 29°C (84°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 18°C (64°F) |
| Daily mean | 23°C (73°F) |
| Rainfall | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 66% |
| Cloud cover | 62% |
| Daylight | 12 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5 hours/day |
| Wind | 5.5 km/h |
| vs December | 2°C warmer than December, with 59 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Kampala in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- swimwear
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
← DecemberBest time to visit KampalaFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Cape Town22°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Agadir22°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Luxor22°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Aswan25°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Hurghada21°C · 2 mm · Excellent
- Sharm el-Sheikh23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Kakamega27°C · 51 mm
- Mwanza27°C · 99 mm
- Kigali27°C · 104 mm
- Nairobi28°C · 30 mm
- Gitega25°C · 181 mm
- Juba37°C · 8 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.