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Gulu Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Fog Lies Upon the Plain

Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

Warmest Friday at 32° · coldest night tonight at 18°

The short of it: Gulu weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, 19 °C (65 °F) with fog, feeling like 21 °C (70 °F). Today’s high 27 °C (81 °F), low 18 °C (65 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 9.3 mm (0.37 in). Warnings in force: thunder & hail. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 03:15 local time.

GULU, Saturday. — Gulu may look for thunder and hail this day, with the mercury climbing to about 27° before sinking to 18° by night. That is 3° colder than Gulu usually sees in November, when highs average 31°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the SE, gusting to 3 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Friday the pick at about 32°, while tonight will be the coldest at 18°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 11 mm in all. No frost is in sight.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Gulu runs from 17° at night to 31° by day, with some 88 mm of rain. February is the warmest month here at 33°, October the coldest at 17°, and August the wettest with 179 mm. The best months to ride in are December and January.

Daylight holds steady at 12 h 0 min. The station stands 1,087 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowFog19°21°1 km/h–
4 AMFog18°21°1 km/h–
5 AMFog19°21°1 km/h–
6 AMFog18°21°1 km/h–
7 AMFog18°21°2 km/h–
8 AMFog20°23°1 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear23°26°2 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear25°28°4 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy25°27°6 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy26°28°6 km/h–
1 PMPartly cloudy27°30°5 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy27°30°4 km/h0.1 mm
3 PMPartly cloudy27°30°4 km/h0.1 mm
4 PMLight showers27°30°2 km/h0.2 mm
5 PMThunder & hail26°29°3 km/h2.4 mm
6 PMShowers25°29°2 km/h3.1 mm
7 PMOvercast24°28°2 km/h–
8 PMThunderstorm22°26°4 km/h1.1 mm
9 PMLight showers22°24°6 km/h2.3 mm
10 PMOvercast22°25°4 km/h–
11 PMOvercast21°24°2 km/h–
12 AMOvercast21°24°2 km/h–
1 AMOvercast21°24°1 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy21°24°1 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): thunder & hail, high 27°, low 18°, 9.3 mm of rain, gusts to 16 km/h. Sun up 6:35 AM, down 6:35 PM. Thunder with hail expected. Shelter the stock and the tools.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today18°27°9.3 mm16 km/h12 h 0 min
Sunday19°28°0.4 mm25 km/h12 h 0 min
Monday19°29°1.6 mm23 km/h12 h 0 min
Tuesday19°30°dry22 km/h11 h 59 min
Wednesday19°30°dry23 km/h11 h 59 min
Thursday20°30°dry20 km/h12 h 0 min
Friday19°32°dry22 km/h12 h 0 min

Warmest: Friday at 32°. Wettest: today, 9.3 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 25 km/h.

The Almanac · Gulu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Gulu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
1° warmer, 81 mm less rain
Versus December
1° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 59 min
Average wind
8 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Gulu in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Gulu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°17°13 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
February33°18°12 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
March32°19°62 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April30°18°153 mm8 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
May29°18°152 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
June29°18°122 mm8 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
July28°17°146 mm7 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
August28°17°179 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
September29°17°143 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
October30°17°169 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
November31°17°88 mm8 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦
December31°17°27 mm8 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Gulu

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Gulu today?

Right now it is 19 °C (65 °F) with fog; it feels like 21 °C (70 °F). Today’s high is 27 °C (81 °F) and tonight’s low 18 °C (65 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 9.3 mm (0.37 in) expected.

Will it rain in Gulu this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 11 mm (0.44 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Gulu?

Yes: thunder & hail. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Gulu?

February, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F). The coldest is October, when nights average 17 °C (62 °F). The wettest month is August, with 179 mm (7.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Gulu?

December and January. December brings highs near 31 °C (88 °F) and about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain; January highs near 33 °C (91 °F) and 13 mm (0.51 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Gulu?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 17 °C (62 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OpitNorthern Region27 km SE31°17°82 mm
AnakaNorthern Region44 km WSW31°18°92 mm
KitgumNorthern Region86 km NE32°17°65 mm
AdjumaniNorthern Region88 km NW33°20°65 mm
PaderNorthern Region88 km E31°17°66 mm
LiraNorthern Region89 km SE31°17°83 mm
ApacNorthern Region93 km SSE31°18°92 mm
Pader PalwoNorthern Region93 km E32°17°65 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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