Climate Insights for Mbale City
Bugisa sub-region, Uganda
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
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
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
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.