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Wakiso Weather in August

Wakiso in August

The short of it: Wakiso in August averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 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 27° · low 16° · rain 82 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

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

Thirty years of records give Wakiso an average August high of 27°, a low of 16° and some 82 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Wakiso runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Kakiri, 8 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Wakiso, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 38 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KakiriCentral Region8 km WNW27°16°83 mm
NansanaCentral Region9 km ESE27°16°78 mm
KyengeraCentral Region13 km SSE27°16°75 mm
KasangatiCentral Region16 km ENE27°16°79 mm
KampalaCentral Region17 km SE27°16°77 mm
KizibaCentral Region17 km NW27°17°86 mm
KiraCentral Region19 km E27°16°78 mm
BomboCentral Region20 km NNE27°16°82 mm
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The Almanac · Wakiso Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Wakiso by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°17°46 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
February29°17°51 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
March29°17°98 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April27°18°144 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May27°17°109 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
June26°16°63 mm7 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
July26°16°44 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°16°82 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
September27°16°96 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October28°17°116 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November28°17°124 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December28°17°75 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wakiso in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wakiso in August?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Wakiso?

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

How long are the days in Wakiso in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Wakiso in August?

Hardly — August nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Wakiso in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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