Climate Insights for Manafwa

Manafwa District, Eastern Region, Uganda

Hottest
February
26°C peak
Coldest
January
15°C low
Wettest
November
973mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Manafwa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 7070mm of precipitation falls per year. Manafwa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Manafwa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

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Manafwa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 26°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm 850mm 900mm 950mm 1000mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 298mm Feb Precipitation: 292mm Mar Precipitation: 659mm Apr Precipitation: 958mm May Precipitation: 846mm Jun Precipitation: 462mm Jul Precipitation: 267mm Aug Precipitation: 312mm Sep Precipitation: 535mm Oct Precipitation: 848mm Nov Precipitation: 973mm Dec Precipitation: 622mm
Precipitation

Manafwa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 7070mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 589mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 973mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 267mm. That's 706mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Manafwa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Manafwa, which began on March 20, 2026. Manafwa 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 16 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2462mm across the season with a monthly average of 821mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1040mm across the season with a monthly average of 347mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2356mm across the season with a monthly average of 785mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1211mm across the season with a monthly average of 404mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/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 Manafwa 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
15 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
298 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
292 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
659 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
958 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
846 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
462 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
267 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
312 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
535 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
848 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
973 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
622 mm
0 cm
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