Kitgum weather
At 11:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 22°C (71°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Jan. Kitgum sits 947 m (3,107 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 Kitgum, Northern Region, Uganda.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–JanOff season Mar–May, Aug, Oct
About Kitgum weather
Is it raining in Kitgum right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 22° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kitgum this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–36° and lows of 19–21°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Kitgum lately?
In the past 7 days, Kitgum had 7 rainy days and 58.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kitgum?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kitgum weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kitgum?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kitgum is Nov–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–May, Aug, Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in July to 35°C (95°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Kitgum?
October is the wettest month, with about 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 10 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Kitgum?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 35°C (95°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 19°C (65°F).
Does Kitgum have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 136 mm (5.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months