Climate Insights for Manafwa

Manafwa District, Eastern Region, Uganda

Hottest
February
26°C peak
Coldest
December
15°C low
Wettest
May
869mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Manafwa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 6549mm of precipitation falls per year. Manafwa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Manafwa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 15° Feb Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Mar Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 16° Apr Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° May Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jun Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jul Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Aug Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Sep Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Oct Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Nov Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Dec Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 15°
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Manafwa 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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm 850mm 900mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 316mm Feb Precipitation: 327mm Mar Precipitation: 621mm Apr Precipitation: 861mm May Precipitation: 869mm Jun Precipitation: 416mm Jul Precipitation: 246mm Aug Precipitation: 305mm Sep Precipitation: 423mm Oct Precipitation: 829mm Nov Precipitation: 779mm Dec Precipitation: 557mm
Precipitation

Manafwa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 6549mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 546mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 869mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 246mm. That's 623mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Manafwa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/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 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Manafwa, which began on June 21, 2026. Manafwa 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 16 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2351mm across the season with a monthly average of 784mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 967mm across the season with a monthly average of 322mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2031mm across the season with a monthly average of 677mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1200mm across the season with a monthly average of 400mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/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 Manafwa 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
15 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
316 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
327 mm
0 cm
Mar
16 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
621 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
861 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
869 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
16 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
416 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
246 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
305 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
423 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
829 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
779 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
557 mm
0 cm
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