Weather in Kampala in August
In an average August, Kampala sees a daily high around 26°C and a low around 17°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 26°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 24°C to 28°C |
| Average low | 17°C |
| Typical low range | 16°C to 19°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
30°C
2023-08-16
Lowest
20°C
1999-08-07
Low
Highest
22°C
2026-08-30
Lowest
13°C
1985-08-07
Feels-like
Highest
36°C
2023-08-16
Lowest
20°C
1999-08-07
Humidity
Highest
17.9 g/m³
2020-08-14
Lowest
11.8 g/m³
1985-08-18
Wind
Highest
26 km/h
2001-08-01
Lowest
6 km/h
2007-08-17
Gust
Highest
51 km/h
2001-08-01
Lowest
16 km/h
2026-08-05
Precip
Wettest
152 mm
1984
Driest
66 mm
2015
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