Climate Insights for Bombo
Luweero, Uganda
Climate Overview
The climate in Bombo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1,564 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bombo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bombo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bombo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 61.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Bombo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bombo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Bombo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 28°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Bombo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 63°F to 83°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 70°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Bombo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,564 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 202 mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 72 mm. That's 130 mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Bombo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 61.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.1 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 8 in of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.8 in. That's 5.1 in less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Bombo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Bombo 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 July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Bombo is during January, February, June and July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 79 mm per month. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Bombo is during January, February, June and July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bombo 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 Bombo 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.