Weather in Kampala, Central Region, Uganda in January
In an average January, Kampala sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 18°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°C to 32°C |
| Average low | 18°C |
| Typical low range | 16°C to 20°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
37°C
2006-01-28
Lowest
22°C
1990-01-05
Low
Highest
22°C
2006-01-02
Lowest
12°C
1989-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
42°C
2010-01-31
Lowest
22°C
1990-01-05
Humidity
Highest
17.4 g/m³
2019-01-04
Lowest
8.4 g/m³
2000-01-27
Wind
Highest
26 km/h
2015-01-10
Lowest
6 km/h
1982-01-09
Precip
Wettest
191 mm
1988
Driest
5 mm
2012
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