Climate Insights for Mbale City

Bugisa sub-region, Uganda

Hottest
February
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
December
15°C low59°F low
Wettest
April
956 mm rain37.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Mbale City is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 6,996 mm of precipitation falls per year. Mbale City receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mbale City sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Mbale City is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 275.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Mbale City receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mbale City sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 15°FebMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°MarMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°AprMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°MayMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°JunMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°JulMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 16°AugMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°SepMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°OctMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°NovMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°DecMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FJunMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FJulMax: 74°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°F
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Mbale City 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. December 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.Mbale City sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 59°F to 79°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 68°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mm650mm700mm750mm800mm850mm900mm950mm1000mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 310mmFebPrecipitation: 292mmMarPrecipitation: 679mmAprPrecipitation: 956mmMayPrecipitation: 835mmJunPrecipitation: 460mmJulPrecipitation: 302mmAugPrecipitation: 309mmSepPrecipitation: 540mmOctPrecipitation: 823mmNovPrecipitation: 902mmDecPrecipitation: 588mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12.2inFebPrecipitation: 11.5inMarPrecipitation: 26.7inAprPrecipitation: 37.7inMayPrecipitation: 32.9inJunPrecipitation: 18.1inJulPrecipitation: 11.9inAugPrecipitation: 12.1inSepPrecipitation: 21.2inOctPrecipitation: 32.4inNovPrecipitation: 35.5inDecPrecipitation: 23.2in
Precipitation

Mbale City is a very wet location, receiving approximately 6,996 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 583 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 956 mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 292 mm. That's 664 mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Mbale City is a very wet location, receiving approximately 275.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 37.6 in of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 11.5 in. That's 26.1 in less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

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: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Mbale City 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 February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Mbale City 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 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mbale City 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 Mbale City 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
15 °C59 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
310 mm12.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
292 mm11.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C61 °F
26 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
679 mm26.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C62 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h3 mph
956 mm37.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C62 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h2 mph
835 mm32.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C60 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h3 mph
460 mm18.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C61 °F
23 °C74 °F
4 km/h3 mph
302 mm11.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C61 °F
24 °C75 °F
5 km/h3 mph
309 mm12.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C61 °F
24 °C76 °F
4 km/h3 mph
540 mm21.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C61 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h3 mph
823 mm32.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C60 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h3 mph
902 mm35.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
24 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
588 mm23.2 in
0 cm0 in