Kampala — time and weather
Kampala is a city in Uganda, in the Africa/Kampala time zone. This page shows the current local time in Kampala and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Kampala
Local time in Kampala is based on the Africa/Kampala time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Uganda, the 'Pearl of Africa' on the equator, has mountain gorillas, the source of the Nile and great lakes.
More about the country: Uganda →What to see in Kampala
Sights and historical places
- Kasubi Tombs
- Kampala Mosque
- Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs
- Uganda Museum
- Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine
- Rubaga Cathedral
Climate in Kampala: month by month
The warmest month in Kampala is February, with average daytime highs of 27.4 °C; the coolest is June, around 24.9 °C by day and 17.4 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in April (~225 mm) and is lowest in July (~58 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27 | 17 | 62 | 14 |
| February | 27 | 18 | 65 | 15 |
| March | 27 | 18 | 133 | 21 |
| April | 25 | 18 | 225 | 27 |
| May | 25 | 18 | 139 | 22 |
| June | 25 | 17 | 80 | 15 |
| July | 25 | 17 | 58 | 11 |
| August | 26 | 17 | 86 | 16 |
| September | 27 | 18 | 124 | 20 |
| October | 27 | 18 | 131 | 22 |
| November | 26 | 18 | 183 | 22 |
| December | 26 | 18 | 114 | 20 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Kampala are January–March, June–October, December: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Kampala: Sunrise 06:49 · Sunset 18:57 · Day length 12:07
Time difference from Kampala right now:
| New York | +7 h |
| London | +2 h |
| Dubai | −1 h |
| Tokyo | −6 h |
| Paris | +1 h |
| Sydney | −7 h |