Kampala weather in October
October is one of the least pleasant months in Kampala: highs of 26°C (79°F) and about 158 mm (6.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 18°C (64°F) and cloud cover 82% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 6th coolest. Compared with September, it is cooler and wetter; November brings highs of 26°C (79°F) and 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain.
Is October a good time to visit Kampala?
least pleasant month Weather score 57/100.
October is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Kampala. For better conditions, consider Jun–Aug, Jan–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in Kampala in October?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 158 mm (6.2 in) falls in an average October. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Kampala in October?
Days average 26°C (79°F) and nights 18°C (64°F).
Kampala weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (84°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 65 mm | 65% | best |
| February | 30°C (86°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 66 mm | 72% | best |
| March | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 148 mm | 80% | fair |
| April | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 194 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 158 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| June | 25°C (78°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 63 mm | 73% | best |
| July | 26°C (79°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 57 mm | 70% | best |
| August | 27°C (80°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 88 mm | 74% | best |
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 117 mm | 77% | fair |
| October | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 158 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| November | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 166 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| December | 28°C (82°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 116 mm | 68% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months