Eastern Region weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Eastern Region, Uganda. Like most weather services, we show Eastern Region at one spot: Mbale, its largest city. At 12:30 AM local time it was drizzle and 19°C (67°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (2.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 62%
- Chance of rain
- 35%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (2.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season Apr–May, Sep–Oct
About Mbale weather
Is it raining in Mbale right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 19° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (2.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Mbale this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–29° and lows of 19–20°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Mbale lately?
In the past 7 days, Mbale had 7 rainy days and 46.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mbale?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Eastern Region weather by month
When is the best time to visit Eastern Region?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Eastern Region is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–May, Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (69°F) in July to 26°C (79°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Eastern Region?
May is the wettest month, with about 224 mm (8.8 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 45 mm (1.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Eastern Region?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (69°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F).
Does Eastern Region have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr–May, Aug–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jan–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Mbale), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Eastern Region
Weather can differ a lot within Eastern Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbale | Dec–Feb | Apr–May, Aug–Nov | 21–26°C | 1,667 mm |
| Jinja | Jun–Aug, Jan–Feb | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | 25–30°C | 1,501 mm |
| Kamuli | Jun–Aug, Dec–Jan | Apr, Oct | 27–33°C | 1,247 mm |
| Iganga | Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | 25–31°C | 1,715 mm |
| Busia | Dec–Feb | Mar–May, Aug–Nov | 25–31°C | 1,851 mm |
| Soroti | Jun–Jul, Dec–Jan | Apr | 28–35°C | 1,147 mm |
| Kapchorwa | Dec–Jan | May, Sep | 26–33°C | 1,223 mm |
| Tororo | Dec–Feb | Mar–May, Aug–Nov | 25–31°C | 1,851 mm |
| Kumi | Jun–Jul, Dec–Jan | Apr | 28–35°C | 1,147 mm |
| Kakira | Jun–Aug, Jan–Feb | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | 25–30°C | 1,501 mm |
| Pallisa | Jun–Jul, Dec–Jan | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | 27–34°C | 1,491 mm |
| Bugiri | Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | 25–31°C | 1,715 mm |