Climate Insights for Fort Portal

Fort Portal City, Uganda

Hottest
February
29°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
December
16°C low62°F low
Wettest
October
241 mm rain9.5 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Fort Portal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1,596 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 241 mm of rainfall. Fort Portal sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Fort Portal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 62.9 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 9.5 in of rainfall. Fort Portal sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°FebMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°MarMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°AprMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°MayMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°JunMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°JulMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 17°AugMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°SepMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°OctMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°NovMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°DecMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 62°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 62°F
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Fort Portal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 29°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Fort Portal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 62°F to 85°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 70°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 14mmFebPrecipitation: 33mmMarPrecipitation: 101mmAprPrecipitation: 169mmMayPrecipitation: 122mmJunPrecipitation: 104mmJulPrecipitation: 128mmAugPrecipitation: 203mmSepPrecipitation: 212mmOctPrecipitation: 241mmNovPrecipitation: 202mmDecPrecipitation: 67mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inFebPrecipitation: 1.3inMarPrecipitation: 4inAprPrecipitation: 6.6inMayPrecipitation: 4.8inJunPrecipitation: 4.1inJulPrecipitation: 5inAugPrecipitation: 8inSepPrecipitation: 8.3inOctPrecipitation: 9.5inNovPrecipitation: 8inDecPrecipitation: 2.6in
Precipitation

Fort Portal is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,596 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 133 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 241 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 14 mm. That's 227 mm less than October, 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.Fort Portal is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 62.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 9.5 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.6 in. That's 8.9 in less than October, 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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Fort Portal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Fort Portal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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

Jan22°72°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr22°71°F
May22°72°F
Jun22°71°F
Jul21°70°F
Aug21°69°F
Sep21°69°F
Oct21°69°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Fort Portal is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 38 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Fort Portal is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. 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 Fort Portal 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 Fort Portal 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C62 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C64 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
169 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C64 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
17 °C63 °F
27 °C81 °F
4 km/h2 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
17 °C62 °F
27 °C80 °F
4 km/h2 mph
128 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
4 km/h2 mph
203 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
4 km/h2 mph
212 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
4 km/h2 mph
241 mm9.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
4 km/h2 mph
202 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C62 °F
27 °C80 °F
4 km/h3 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in