Climate Insights for Mbarara

The climate in Mbarara is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 717 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 108 mm of rainfall. Mbarara sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Mbarara is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 28.2 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 4.3 in of rainfall. Mbarara sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Mbarara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 29°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Mbarara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 63°F to 85°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 70°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Mbarara is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 717 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 108 mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 16 mm. That's 92 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.Mbarara is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.6 in. That's 3.6 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.

Mbarara 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 June, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Mbarara 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 June, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The best time to visit Mbarara is during January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 51 mm per month. By contrast, November can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 17°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Mbarara is during January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, November can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 63°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mbarara 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 Mbarara 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.