Climate Insights for Kapchorwa

The climate in Kapchorwa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,619 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 232 mm of rainfall. Kapchorwa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kapchorwa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 63.7 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 9.2 in of rainfall. Kapchorwa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Kapchorwa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 32°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Kapchorwa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 64°F to 90°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 71°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Kapchorwa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,619 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 135 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 232 mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 16 mm. That's 217 mm less than May, 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.Kapchorwa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 63.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.3 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 9.1 in of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 8.5 in less than May, 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.

Kapchorwa 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 February, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 4km/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 7km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Kapchorwa 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 February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 3mph 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, 3mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Kapchorwa is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 32 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 18°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Kapchorwa is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 90°F, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 64°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kapchorwa 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 Kapchorwa 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.