Kapchorwa weather
At 11:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 17°C (62°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Jan. Kapchorwa sits 1905 m (6,250 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kapchorwa, Eastern Region, Uganda.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 90%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–JanOff season Apr–May, Aug–Oct
About Kapchorwa weather
Is it raining in Kapchorwa right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 17° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kapchorwa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–26° and lows of 13–15°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Kapchorwa lately?
In the past 7 days, Kapchorwa had 7 rainy days and 92.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kapchorwa?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Kapchorwa weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kapchorwa?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kapchorwa is Dec–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–May, Aug–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (78°F) in July to 33°C (91°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Kapchorwa?
May is the wettest month, with about 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 24 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Kapchorwa?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F).
Does Kapchorwa have a rainy season?
Yes. May, Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months