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Uganda Weather

by Vishal Kumar

Uganda Weather depends on the geographical location of the country. The latitude of Uganda is 0 degree 19′ S while the longitude of the country is 32 degree 35′ E. Uganda…


Uganda Weather depends on the geographical location of the country. The latitude of Uganda is 0 degree 19′ S while the longitude of the country is 32 degree 35′ E. Uganda enjoys a tropical climate with two dry seasons from December to February and from June to August.

Other than that it mostly encounters rainy days.

Uganda Weather has got an ideal condition. While the low lands enjoy a warm weather and the Kigezi highlands enjoy a cool atmosphere. Most of the time Uganda encounters bright sunny days. The average temperature is 26 degrees. It rarely rise above 29 degrees. The highest temperature can be 35 degrees while the lowest can be 8 dergree. Humidity ranges between 70% to 100%.

Weather of Uganda includes a rain season that lasts from March to May. The country encounters light rain from November to December. Rainfall ranges between 500 mm to 2500 mm. The country is completely landlocked. It is 800 km inland from the Indian Ocean. But the Weather in Uganda does not hold extreme conditions.

Since Uganda climate is tropical the country has three distinct seasons. The summer, winter and rain season can be distinguished very well. Lake Victoria a major source of atmospheric moisture and thunderstorms. The Southwesterly wind from Congo brings rain to this country.

Uganda Weather is more or less fine throughout the year.

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