Climate Insights for Mukono

Uganda

Hottest
February
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
August
20°C low68°F low
Wettest
April
239 mm rain9.4 in rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mukono is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1,844 mm of precipitation falls per year. Mukono receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mukono sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Mukono is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 72.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Mukono receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mukono sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 21°FebMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°MarMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°AprMax: 25°Average: 23°Min: 21°MayMax: 25°Average: 23°Min: 21°JunMax: 25°Average: 23°Min: 21°JulMax: 24°Average: 22°Min: 20°AugMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 20°SepMax: 25°Average: 23°Min: 20°OctMax: 25°Average: 23°Min: 20°NovMax: 25°Average: 23°Min: 21°DecMax: 25°Average: 23°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 78°FAverage: 74°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 73°FMin: 70°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 73°FMin: 70°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 73°FMin: 69°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 72°FMin: 68°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 72°FMin: 68°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 73°FMin: 68°FOctMax: 77°FAverage: 73°FMin: 69°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 73°FMin: 69°FDecMax: 77°FAverage: 73°FMin: 70°F
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Mukono has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Mukono has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 11°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 68°F and an average of 72°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 112mmFebPrecipitation: 102mmMarPrecipitation: 194mmAprPrecipitation: 239mmMayPrecipitation: 192mmJunPrecipitation: 125mmJulPrecipitation: 94mmAugPrecipitation: 130mmSepPrecipitation: 143mmOctPrecipitation: 163mmNovPrecipitation: 200mmDecPrecipitation: 151mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.4inFebPrecipitation: 4inMarPrecipitation: 7.6inAprPrecipitation: 9.4inMayPrecipitation: 7.6inJunPrecipitation: 4.9inJulPrecipitation: 3.7inAugPrecipitation: 5.1inSepPrecipitation: 5.6inOctPrecipitation: 6.4inNovPrecipitation: 7.9inDecPrecipitation: 5.9in
Precipitation

Mukono is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,844 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 154 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 239 mm of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 94 mm. That's 145 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.Mukono is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 72.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.1 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 9.4 in of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.7 in. That's 5.7 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/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Mukono 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 July, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Mukono is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°74°F
Feb24°75°F
Mar24°75°F
Apr23°73°F
May23°73°F
Jun23°73°F
Jul22°72°F
Aug22°72°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct23°73°F
Nov23°73°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit Mukono is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 94 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 20°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Mukono is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.7 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 79°F, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 68°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mukono 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 Mukono 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
21 °C70 °F
26 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h5 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C71 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
194 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C70 °F
25 °C76 °F
9 km/h6 mph
239 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
21 °C70 °F
25 °C76 °F
9 km/h6 mph
192 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C69 °F
25 °C76 °F
9 km/h6 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
20 °C68 °F
24 °C76 °F
10 km/h6 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
20 °C68 °F
25 °C77 °F
8 km/h5 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C68 °F
25 °C77 °F
8 km/h5 mph
143 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C69 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h5 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C69 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
200 mm7.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
151 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in