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Kampala Weather in February

Kampala in February

The short of it: Kampala in February averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 17° · rain 53 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & June

February in Kampala brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 17°, with about 53 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Kampala, with afternoons near 29°. It is the driest month of the year, only 53 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Kampala runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Bunamwaya, 8 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Kampala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BunamwayaCentral Region8 km SSW29°18°54 mm
NansanaCentral Region8 km NW29°17°52 mm
KirekaCentral Region8 km ENE29°17°51 mm
KyengeraCentral Region9 km WSW29°17°54 mm
BweyogerereCentral Region10 km ENE29°17°51 mm
KiraCentral Region11 km NNE29°17°49 mm
LweezaCentral Region12 km S28°18°57 mm
KajansiCentral Region12 km SSW29°18°56 mm

The Almanac · Kampala Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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The height of summer in Kampala, with afternoons near 29°. It is the driest month of the year, only 53 mm of rain.

Climate of Kampala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°17°59 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
February29°17°53 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
March29°18°111 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April27°18°175 mm6 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May27°17°137 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
June27°17°74 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
July26°16°55 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
August27°16°77 mm6 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
September28°16°100 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October28°17°116 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November28°17°132 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December28°17°82 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kampala in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kampala in February?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Kampala, with afternoons near 29°. It is the driest month of the year, only 53 mm of rain.

Is February a good time to visit Kampala?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Kampala in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 6 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Kampala in February?

Hardly — February nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Kampala in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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