Gulu weather
At 11:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 20°C (68°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun, Nov–Jan. Gulu sits 1099 m (3,606 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 Gulu, Northern Region, Uganda.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 94%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun, Nov–JanOff season Mar–Apr, Oct
About Gulu weather
Is it raining in Gulu right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 20° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Gulu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–33° and lows of 19–21°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Gulu lately?
In the past 7 days, Gulu had 7 rainy days and 37.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gulu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Gulu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gulu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gulu is Jun, Nov–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr, Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (83°F) in July to 37°C (98°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Gulu?
October is the wettest month, with about 152 mm (6.0 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 13 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Gulu?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 37°C (98°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F).
Does Gulu have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Mar 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