April weather forecast
Kampala, Uganda

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Tall buildings in the vast city of Kampala, Uganda, with a leafy appearance under the clear blue skies
Tall buildings in the vast city of Kampala, Uganda, with a leafy appearance under the clear blue skies

Weather in April

April in Kampala, Uganda, ushers in the highest rainfall measurements for the year. This increased rainfall is accompanied by a significant drop in temperatures from March, making it noticeably cooler. Despite these changes, the humidity levels rise and the sunshine hours take a dip. By numerical standards, temperatures in April fluctuate from a high of 25.8°C (78.4°F) to a low 17.7°C (63.9°F) with an 83% relative humidity and up to 53mm (2.09") of rainfall expected over 23.3 days. As April gives way to May, the city witnesses a slight dip in temperatures and humidity levels.

Temperature

April notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.8°C (78.4°F), subtly differing from March's 27.3°C (81.1°F). Kampala's average low-temperature is measured at a comfortable 17.7°C (63.9°F) during April.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Kampala is 83%.

Rainfall

In Kampala, in April, during 23.3 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kampala, there are 231.2 rainfall days, and 477mm (18.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Kampala is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of April in Kampala, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:50 EAT.

Sunshine

April and May, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through May, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Kampala, Uganda. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April in Kampala?

In April, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kampala, Uganda, are 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 17.7°C (63.9°F) respectively. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in April in Kampala?

In April, the average relative humidity in Kampala, Uganda, is 83%.

How many days does it rain in April in Kampala?

In Kampala, in April, it is raining for 23.3 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in April in Kampala?

In Kampala, the average day length in April is 12h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Kampala?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, in Kampala, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:50 EAT.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Kampala?

April and May, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Kampala, Uganda.

How many hours of sunshine does Kampala have in April?

In Kampala, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Kampala?

The months with the highest UV index in Kampala are January through May, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Kampala?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Kampala, Uganda, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Kampala, Uganda

Average temperature in April - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average high temperature in April: 25.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (24.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 17.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (16.3°C).

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Average pressure in April
Kampala, Uganda

Average pressure in April - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average pressure in April: 1011.4mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in April
Kampala, Uganda

Average wind speed in April - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March, May and June (7.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (5.2km/h).

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Average humidity in April
Kampala, Uganda

Average humidity in April - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average humidity in April: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (72%).

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Average rainfall in April
Kampala, Uganda

Average rainfall in April - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average rainfall in April: 53mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (18mm).

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Average rainfall days in April
Kampala, Uganda

Average rainfall days in April - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average rainfall days in April: 23.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are September and October (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Kampala, Uganda

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Kampala, Uganda

Average sunshine days in April - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average sunshine days in April: 2.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.4 days).

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Average UV index in April
Kampala, Uganda

Average UV index in April - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average UV index in April: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, September and October (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in April
Kampala, Uganda

Average cloud cover in April - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average cloud cover in April: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in April
Kampala, Uganda

Average visibility in April - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average visibility in April: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June and July (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (8km).

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