April weather forecast
Uganda

April stands as one of the wettest months of the year in Uganda, in the heart of the first rainy season that runs from March to May. Increased rainfall is a key characteristic of this period, with precipitation reaching peaks between 180mm (7.09") and 220mm (8.66"). Nonetheless, the temperature remains largely constant, fluctuating between 20°C (68°F) to 26°C (78.8°F) across the country, providing a relatively warm climate despite the increased precipitation.

In Kampala, the capital city, April experiences similar weather patterns with temperatures oscillating between 19°C (66.2°F) to 27°C (80.6°F). Rain showers are frequent, often heavy, but usually short-lived, interspersed with warm and sunny spells. Entebbe follows a similar trend with temperatures ranging from 19°C (66.2°F) to 26°C (78.8°F), and significant rainfall throughout the month.

When compared to March, the rainfall in April intensifies. The frequency of showers increases and they become more prolonged and widespread. Despite this, temperatures remain relatively stable compared to the previous month, although slightly cooler towards the evenings due to the increased cloud cover and rainfall.

Snowfall is non-existent in Uganda due to its tropical climate and equatorial location, and April is no exception. Instead, April's weather is dominated by rainfall which, while making travel more challenging, also invigorates Uganda's vegetation, making the landscapes incredibly lush and verdant. This rainfall also leads to the swelling of rivers and lakes, offering an impressive spectacle for visitors to the country.

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• Kampala - April »
  April and May, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Kampala, Uganda. In Kampala, in April, during 23.3 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Entebbe - April »
  In Entebbe, during April, the rain falls for 24.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 158mm (6.22") of precipitation. In Entebbe, in April, it is raining for 24.8 days, with typically 158mm (6.22") of accumulated precipitation.
• Mbarara - April »
  In Mbarara during April, the rain falls for 28.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 182mm (7.17") of precipitation. On the first day of April in Mbarara, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 19:04.
• Mbale - April »
  In Mbale in April, during 28 rainfall days, 261mm (10.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. April temperatures in Mbale vary between a high-temperature of 26°C (78.8°F) and a low-temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F).
• Masaka - April »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Masaka are April through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. In Masaka during April, the rain falls for 27.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 119mm (4.69") of precipitation.
• Gulu - April »
  In Gulu in April, during 25.4 rainfall days, 119mm (4.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the month of April, the average temperature in Gulu dips to a refreshing 18.8°C (65.8°F) at night.
• Lira - April »
  On the first day of April in Lira, Uganda, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:56. In April, the average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 35°C (95°F).
• Fort Portal - April »
  In Fort Portal during April, the rain falls for 29.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 239mm (9.41") of precipitation. In Fort Portal, during April, the rain falls for 29.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 239mm (9.41") of precipitation.
• Hoima - April »
  In Hoima, during April, the rain falls for 26.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 116mm (4.57") of precipitation. In April, in Hoima, the rain falls for 26.8 days.
• Soroti - April »
  In Soroti, during April, the rain falls for 26.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 153mm (6.02") of precipitation. In Soroti in April, it is raining for 26.3 days, with typically 153mm (6.02") of accumulated precipitation.
• Arua - April »
  In Arua, during April, the rain falls for 21.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 109mm (4.29") of precipitation. In April, Arua experiences a clear shift in its weather persona, with rainfall volume escalating to 109mm (4.29"), ushering in the more humid part of the year.