Climate Insights for Moyo

Moyo District, Northern Region, Uganda

Hottest
February
35°C peak
Coldest
August
20°C low
Wettest
August
168mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Moyo is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1163mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 168mm of rainfall. Moyo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 22° Feb Max: 35° Average: 29° Min: 23° Mar Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 23° Apr Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° May Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 22° Jun Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Jul Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 20° Sep Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Oct Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Nov Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Dec Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 22°
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Moyo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 35°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 6mm Feb Precipitation: 8mm Mar Precipitation: 55mm Apr Precipitation: 126mm May Precipitation: 124mm Jun Precipitation: 121mm Jul Precipitation: 139mm Aug Precipitation: 168mm Sep Precipitation: 151mm Oct Precipitation: 157mm Nov Precipitation: 98mm Dec Precipitation: 11mm
Precipitation

Moyo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1163mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 168mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 6mm. That's 162mm less than August, 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/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Moyo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/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 7km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Moyo, which began on September 23, 2026. Moyo 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 20°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 305mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 428mm across the season with a monthly average of 143mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 406mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 35°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 25mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 Moyo 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
22 °C
34 °C
7 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
35 °C
7 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Mar
23 °C
34 °C
7 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
32 °C
6 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
30 °C
6 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
168 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
21 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
151 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
30 °C
4 km/h
157 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
30 °C
5 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
32 °C
6 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
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