Climate Insights for Lira

Lira District, Northern Region, Uganda

Hottest
February
34°C peak
Coldest
August
19°C low
Wettest
April
178mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Lira is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1258mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 178mm of rainfall. Lira sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 20° Feb Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 21° Mar Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 21° Apr Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° May Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Jun Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 20° Jul Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Aug Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Sep Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 19° Oct Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Nov Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 20° Dec Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20°
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Average
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Lira sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 34°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 34°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 19mm Feb Precipitation: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 93mm Apr Precipitation: 178mm May Precipitation: 163mm Jun Precipitation: 102mm Jul Precipitation: 125mm Aug Precipitation: 140mm Sep Precipitation: 136mm Oct Precipitation: 151mm Nov Precipitation: 105mm Dec Precipitation: 31mm
Precipitation

Lira is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1258mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 105mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 178mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 15mm. That's 162mm less than April, 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/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Lira 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 July, 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, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Lira, which began on June 21, 2026. Lira sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced. Temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 433mm across the season with a monthly average of 144mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 367mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 392mm across the season with a monthly average of 131mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 34°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 66mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lira 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C
32 °C
8 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
34 °C
8 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Mar
21 °C
32 °C
7 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
30 °C
6 km/h
178 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
163 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
19 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
151 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
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