January weather forecast
Uganda

January is one of the driest months of the year in Uganda, offering favorable conditions for outdoor activities and wildlife viewing. The weather remains largely sunny and dry, forming part of the country's extended dry season from December through February. In this month, Uganda experiences average temperatures ranging from 23°C (73.4°F) to 28°C (82.4°F), providing a pleasant climate for travel and exploration.

The climate across the country remains relatively consistent, given Uganda's location on the equator. Notable cities such as Kampala, the capital, and Entebbe, a major city on the shores of Lake Victoria, also follow this weather trend. Kampala's temperature in January averages between 21°C (69.8°F) to 27°C (80.6°F), with little rainfall, while Entebbe sees temperatures from 20°C (68°F) to 28°C (82.4°F), with occasional short-lived showers.

Compared to December, the temperatures in January remain fairly steady, with only slight variations. The country receives minimal rainfall in January, with precipitation averaging between 60mm (2.36") to 80mm (3.15"). However, towards the end of the month, there might be a slight increase in rainfall as the country transitions to the short rainy season, which typically begins in February.

Given its tropical climate, Uganda does not experience snowfall at any time of the year. January stands as a part of the dry season, characterized by minimal rainfall and an abundance of sunshine, which is a welcome relief after the previous rainy season and offers a pleasant prelude to the short rainy season that begins in February. It is also one of the warmest months of the year, making it perfect for visitors seeking a warm escape in the heart of East Africa.

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• Kampala - January »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Kampala are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 72%. The month with the least rainfall in Kampala is January, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically collects 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.
• Entebbe - January »
  January's weather in Entebbe is quite consistent with that of other early months of the year, if a slight increase from the preceding month is considered. January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Entebbe, Uganda.
• Mbarara - January »
  A balance between sunlit days and partial cloud cover makes the start of the year notably pleasant, making January an excellent time for outdoor activities in Mbarara. The months with the highest UV index in Mbarara are January, February and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Mbale - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Mbale is January, when the rain falls for 11.1 days and typically collects 42mm (1.65") of precipitation. The months with the highest UV index in Mbale, Uganda, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Masaka - January »
  The months with the most sunshine in Masaka, Uganda, are January, July and August, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine. On the first day of January in Masaka sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 19:00.
• Gulu - January »
  January is the least humid month in Gulu, with an average relative humidity of 38%. With an average relative humidity of 38%, January is the least humid month in Gulu.
• Lira - January »
  The least humid month in Lira is January, with an average relative humidity of 41%. January is the least humid month in Lira, with an average relative humidity of 41%.
• Fort Portal - January »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Fort Portal are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 64%. In Fort Portal in January, during 18 rainfall days, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Hoima - January »
  January and February, with an average relative humidity of 49%, are the least humid months in Hoima. Hoima endures a clear shift from daytime heat to a mean low-temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F) during January nights.
• Soroti - January »
  In Soroti in January, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation. The months with the highest UV index in Soroti are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Arua - January »
  January is the least humid month in Arua with an average relative humidity of 38%. The least humid month in Arua is January, with an average relative humidity of 38%.