Climate Insights for Lira

Lira Municipality, Uganda

Hottest
February
34°C peak92°F peak
Coldest
August
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
April
178 mm rain7 in 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 1,258 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 178 mm of rainfall. Lira sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Lira is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 49.5 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 7 in of rainfall. Lira sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 20°FebMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 21°MarMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°AprMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°MayMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°JunMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 20°JulMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°AugMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°SepMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 19°OctMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°NovMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°DecMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 92°FAverage: 81°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°FAprMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 69°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 68°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 88°FAverage: 77°FMin: 68°F
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Min

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.Lira sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 66°F to 92°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 74°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 19mmFebPrecipitation: 15mmMarPrecipitation: 93mmAprPrecipitation: 178mmMayPrecipitation: 163mmJunPrecipitation: 102mmJulPrecipitation: 125mmAugPrecipitation: 140mmSepPrecipitation: 136mmOctPrecipitation: 151mmNovPrecipitation: 105mmDecPrecipitation: 31mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.8inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inMarPrecipitation: 3.6inAprPrecipitation: 7inMayPrecipitation: 6.4inJunPrecipitation: 4inJulPrecipitation: 4.9inAugPrecipitation: 5.5inSepPrecipitation: 5.4inOctPrecipitation: 5.9inNovPrecipitation: 4.1inDecPrecipitation: 1.2in
Precipitation

Lira is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,258 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 105 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 178 mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 15 mm. That's 162 mm 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.Lira is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 7 in of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 6.4 in 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/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
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.Lira 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 July, 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, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

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.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 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
20 °C69 °F
32 °C90 °F
8 km/h5 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C71 °F
34 °C92 °F
8 km/h5 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C70 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h5 mph
93 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C69 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
178 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C68 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C67 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C67 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C66 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C67 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
136 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C67 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
151 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C67 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in