Lira weather
At 11:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 21°C (70°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Jul, Nov–Jan. Lira sits 1097 m (3,599 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 Lira, Northern Region, Uganda.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 69%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 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 Jun–Jul, Nov–JanOff season Feb–Apr, Oct
About Lira weather
Is it raining in Lira right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 21° right now. Light rain for 4 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 Lira this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–31° and lows of 18–20°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Lira lately?
In the past 7 days, Lira had 7 rainy days and 34.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lira?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Lira weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lira?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lira is Jun–Jul, Nov–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Feb–Apr, Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (83°F) in June to 35°C (95°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Lira?
October is the wettest month, with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 24 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Lira?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 35°C (95°F) and lows of 20°C (69°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 19°C (67°F).
Does Lira have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 117 mm (4.6 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