Climate Insights for Arua
Arua City, Uganda
Climate Overview
The climate in Arua is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 866 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 154 mm of rainfall. Arua sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Arua is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 34.1 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 6 in of rainfall. Arua sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Arua sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 33°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Arua sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 66°F to 91°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 73°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Arua is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 866 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 154 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 5 mm. That's 149 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Arua is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 6.1 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.2 in. That's 5.9 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Arua is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Arua is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Arua is during April, May, June, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 62 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 19°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Arua is during April, May, June, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 66°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arua based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arua based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.