Weather in February
In
Uganda,
February marks the tail end of the dry season, making it another great month for outdoor activities, including wildlife safaris and mountain trekking. The country experiences a tropical climate with average temperatures fluctuating between 23°C (73.4°F) and 28°C (82.4°F). These warm temperatures combined with a decreasing amount of rainfall make the month of February quite agreeable for exploring the stunning landscapes of Uganda.
Major cities such as Kampala and Entebbe experience similar conditions, with temperatures ranging from 21°C (69.8°F) to 27°C (80.6°F) in Kampala, and 20°C (68°F) to 28°C (82.4°F) in Entebbe. These urban areas experience scant rainfall, keeping the weather predominantly dry and sunny.
Compared to
January, February sees a slight decrease in temperatures, particularly towards the end of the month, as Uganda starts transitioning into the short rainy season that begins in
March. The rainfall in February remains minimal, with precipitation averages around 60mm (2.36") to 70mm (2.76"). As February progresses, there may be an uptick in the frequency of rain showers, though they are usually short and scattered.
Just as in January, February in Uganda does not experience snowfall due to its equatorial location. Instead, the country enjoys a warm, tropical climate with ample sunshine. As one of the last months of the dry season, February's weather creates favorable conditions for those looking to explore Uganda's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage before the onset of the rainy season.
- Kampala - February »
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months in Kampala. The month of February continues the warmth of January with a slight rise in temperatures. - Entebbe - February »
Entebbe's temperature records reveal February as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 24.9°C (76.8°F) and lows of 19.6°C (67.3°F). The months with the lowest humidity in Entebbe are January, February and July, with an average relative humidity of 74%. - Mbarara - February »
In Mbarara, in February, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 69mm (2.72") of accumulated precipitation. In Mbarara, in February, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 69mm (2.72") of accumulated precipitation. - Mbale - February »
February is the least humid month in Mbale with an average relative humidity of 52%. February registers as the month with the average highest temperatures in Mbale, reaching 30°C (86°F) at its peak and 16.9°C (62.4°F) at the lowest. - Masaka - February »
With average high temperatures of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and lows of 18°C (64.4°F), February is the warmest month in Masaka. On the first day of February in Masaka sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:10. - Gulu - February »
The months with the most sunshine in Gulu are January and February, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine. In Gulu during February, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation. - Lira - February »
The month with the least rainfall in Lira is February, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. Temperature readings in Lira reach their annual highs in February, averaging 34°C (93.2°F) and a minimum average of 20.7°C (69.3°F). - Fort Portal - February »
In February, temperatures in Fort Portal, Uganda marginally rise with the highest peaks averaging at 28°C (82.4°F) and the lowest troughs at 15.7°C (60.3°F). In Fort Portal, Uganda, in February, during 19.9 rainfall days, 104mm (4.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. - Hoima - February »
The months with the lowest humidity in Hoima, Uganda, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 49%. The months with the most sunshine in Hoima are January and February, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine. - Soroti - February »
The least humid month in Soroti is February, with an average relative humidity of 44%. In Soroti during February, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation. - Arua - February »
Arriving into February, the weather in Arua becomes marginally hotter with peak temperatures increasing to 33.4°C (92.1°F), while nights provide a mild relief at 20.8°C (69.4°F). In Arua, Uganda, the highest average temperatures are observed in February, with a high of 33.4°C (92.1°F) and a low of 20.8°C (69.4°F).