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Mbarara, Uganda Snapshot 2026
Where is Mbarara?
Mbarara, Uganda
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Uganda
- City
- Mbarara
- Population
- 221.3K
- Coordinates
- -0.60°, 30.65°
Mbarara is a city in Uganda with a population of approximately 221.3K. Average temperatures range from 16°C (61°F) in November to 28°C (82°F) in February. The best time to visit is January, February, June, July, August.
Time in Mbarara right now
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Friday, May 8, 2026
IANA time zone
Africa/Kampala
Daylight saving
No DST
Next DST change
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Live weather in Mbarara
Daylight in Mbarara today
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Day length
12h 05m
Climate normals for Mbarara
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Good April
Good May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September
Good October
Wet November
Wet December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 27°C / 17°C | 28°C / 18°C | 7days (25 mm) Good | 10.3h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 28°C / 18°C | 29°C / 19°C | 7days (31 mm) Good | 10.4h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 9.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 27°C / 17°C | 29°C / 19°C | 14days (70 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 71% Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April | 25°C / 17°C | 28°C / 18°C | 18days (105 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 79% Humid | 7.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May | 25°C / 16°C | 27°C / 17°C | 12days (59 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 26°C / 16°C | 26°C / 17°C | 5days (24 mm) Good | 10.4h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 27°C / 17°C | 27°C / 17°C | 4days (15 mm) Good | 9.8h Good | 60% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 27°C / 17°C | 27°C / 17°C | 10days (44 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 8.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September | 26°C / 16°C | 28°C / 17°C | 17days (76 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| October | 26°C / 16°C | 28°C / 17°C | 19days (97 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 76% Humid | 9.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 25°C / 16°C | 27°C / 17°C | 20days (98 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 79% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| December | 26°C / 16°C | 27°C / 17°C | 13days (46 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 27°C / 17°C . Feb: 28°C / 18°C . Mar: 27°C / 17°C . Apr: 25°C / 17°C . May: 25°C / 16°C . Jun: 26°C / 16°C . Jul: 27°C / 17°C . Aug: 27°C / 17°C . Sep: 26°C / 16°C . Oct: 26°C / 16°C . Nov: 25°C / 16°C . Dec: 26°C / 16°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 25 mm. Feb: 31 mm. Mar: 70 mm. Apr: 105 mm. May: 59 mm. Jun: 24 mm. Jul: 15 mm. Aug: 44 mm. Sep: 76 mm. Oct: 97 mm. Nov: 98 mm. Dec: 46 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 66%. Feb: 65%. Mar: 71%. Apr: 79%. May: 76%. Jun: 66%. Jul: 60%. Aug: 66%. Sep: 73%. Oct: 76%. Nov: 79%. Dec: 74%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 11 km/h . Mar: 11 km/h . Apr: 11 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 11 km/h . Dec: 11 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 8. Dec: UV 9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mbarara has a population of approximately 221.3K.
The best months to visit Mbarara are January, February, June, July, August, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Mbarara receives approximately 690mm of rainfall annually across 146 rainy days.
Mbarara is located in Uganda, in the Africa region.