Fort Portal weather
At 11:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 18°C (64°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM (6.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Jul, Dec–Feb. Fort Portal sits 1522 m (4,994 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 Fort Portal, Western Region, Uganda.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 5%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM (6.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Jul, Dec–FebOff season Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov
About Fort Portal weather
Is it raining in Fort Portal right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 18° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM (6.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Fort Portal this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 22–26° and lows of 16–17°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Fort Portal lately?
In the past 7 days, Fort Portal had 7 rainy days and 47.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Fort Portal?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Fort Portal weather by month
When is the best time to visit Fort Portal?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Fort Portal is Jun–Jul, Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (74°F) in November to 27°C (80°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Fort Portal?
October is the wettest month, with about 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 69 mm (2.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Fort Portal?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (74°F) and lows of 16°C (60°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months