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Gulu, Uganda
Northern Region · Uganda
Gulu is a large city in Northern Region, Uganda with a population of 177,400. Elevation: 3,622 ft (1,104 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gulu
Gulu is a city in the Northern Region of Uganda and is the commercial and administrative centre of Gulu District.
People
Climate
| Population | 177,400 |
| Population Density | 1,315 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,622 ft (1,104 m) |
| Coordinates | 2.7746°, 32.2990° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Northern Region |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.5 inches (1,385 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gulu
Gulu is a large city in Uganda (Northern Region) with a population of 177,400. The city sits at an elevation of 3,622 feet (1,104 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Gulu
Gulu has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1490 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,622 ft (1,104 m) |
| Area | 134.9 sq mi (349.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.7746°N, 32.2990°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in |
Gulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Gulu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Agriculture and Environments | University | - | Visit → |
| FOM, Dept Mental Health Gulu University | University | - | , |
| Gulu Primary School Teacher's College | College | - | , |
| Gulu University | University | - | , |
| Gulu University Faculty Of Medicine | University | - | , |
| Gulu University Medical Faculty | University | - | , |
| Gulu University, Department of Bio systems Engineering | University | - | , |
| Keyo Community Polytechnique | College | - | , |
| Keyo Community Polytechnique | College | - | , |
| University Faculty of Medicine | University | - | , |
| Unyama National Teacher's College | College | - | , |
Schools in Gulu
158+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GYDA | - | - | - | - |
| GYDA Demonstration Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Manuel Junior Scool | - | - | - | - |
| Unifat Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lucia Foundation School | - | - | - | - |
| Gulu Town Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mary's Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Police P7 School | - | - | - | - |
| Vienna Nursery & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pece Prison Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| House of Hope | - | - | - | - |
| Abole Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Arch Angel Michael Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ariya Mercy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Atede Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gulu Core Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Koro Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lapainat Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ocer Campion Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ocer Campion Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ogul Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pageya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mary's Lapinyo Oloyo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Akonyibedo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bungatira Central Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bungatira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kinene Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kulukeno Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lawiye Adul Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pakwelo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Panykoworo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint John Paul II College | - | - | - | - |
| Sanctuary Of Grace Children Village | - | - | - | - |
| Sir Samuel Baker Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Abuga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Abwoch Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alliance High School | - | - | - | - |
| Alliance Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alokolum Seminary | - | - | - | - |
| Battel Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Angelo Negri College | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Angelo Negri Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Luwum Theological Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Valley Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Valley School | - | - | - | - |
| Brozy Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwobo Tochi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Catechist Training Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Charity College | - | - | - | - |
| Christ The King Demonstration School | - | - | - | - |
| Christian Church Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Christian Education Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Daniel Comboni Vocational Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Demonstration Centre Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Desity College | - | - | - | - |
| El Shaddai Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Emmanuel Junior Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Favour Of God Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Flora Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gate Way Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| God's Glory Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Good Samaritan Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Good Shepherd Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Grace Christian Nursing School | - | - | - | - |
| Graceland Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gulu Baptist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gulu Central Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gulu College | - | - | - | - |
| Gulu College | - | - | - | - |
| Gulu Community Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Gulu High School | - | - | - | - |
| Gulu Parents Comprehensive College | - | - | - | - |
| Gulu Parents Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gulu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gulu Prison's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gulu Public Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gulu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gulu Vision School | - | - | - | - |
| Gulu War Affected Training Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Highland Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Rosary Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasubi Army Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasubi Central Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirombe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kor Abili Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Koro P.7 Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kweyo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Labourline Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lacor Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Laliya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Laroo Adra Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Laroo Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Laroo Ebenezer Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Laroo Junior Nursery & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Layibi Central Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Layibi Green Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Layibi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Layibi Tech Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Library | - | - | - | - |
| Mama Cave Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mary Hill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mary Immaculate Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mother Anguleta Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mother Ludia Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mother Thereza Nursery/Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Nile Progressive Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Northland High School | - | - | - | - |
| Nsamizi Institute Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Obiya West Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Paminano Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pawel Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pece Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pece Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pece Swamp View Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Restore Leadership Secondary School Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Restore Leadership Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwot Acana Memorial College | - | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart Lacor Seminary | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph's College Layibi | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Jude Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Kizito Aywee Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Luwum Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mary's College Lacok Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mauritz Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Monica Girls' Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Patrick Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Peter's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tailoring Institution | - | - | - | - |
| Tera Renangance Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Trinity College | - | - | - | - |
| Unity Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Universal Standard Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Victory Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vienna Junior Nurseru & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wang Keyo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wii Aworanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Private Institution | - | - | - | - |
| UMI | - | - | - | - |
| Gulu Army Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mary's College Lacok Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart Lacor Seminary | - | - | - | - |
| Restore Leadership Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Restore Leadership Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Restore Leadership Academy School | - | - | - | - |
| Mary Hill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lacor Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Restore Leadership Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Credo Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pece Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kati-Kati Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nsamizi Training Institute of Social Development | - | - | - | - |
| Negri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Legacy Kindergarten and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gulu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Gulu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulu Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gulu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Tici Produce Distributors | |||||
| Cuk Atuku | |||||
| Gulu Main Market | |||||
| Gulu Market | |||||
| Opit Market | |||||
| Ot Yat Market |
Hotels in Gulu
61 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gulu
41 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gulu
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Gulu
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gulu
9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gulu
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Gulu
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gulu
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gulu
7 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gulu
15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gulu
17 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gulu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gulu
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gulu Airport | ULU | Medium Airport |
| Adjumani Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bugungu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chobe Safari Lodge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kitgum Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lira Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gulu
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Uganda Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gulu
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Antioch Church | |
| Church Agwee | |
| Church Agwee sign post | |
| Daudi Okello and Gildo Erwa Curch | |
| Grace Baptist Church | |
| Gulu Community Church | |
| Holy Family | |
| Holy Rosary Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Lacor Catholic Church | |
| Lacor Parish Catholic Church | |
| PAG | |
| Pece Deliverance Church | |
| PRAISE CHRISTIAN CENTRE (PCCI-GULU) | |
| Saint Joseph's Chapel | |
| st. peters catholic church | |
| Watoto Church Gulu |
Quick Facts
Around Gulu
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇺🇬 About Uganda
Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Gulu
What is the population of Gulu?
Gulu has a population of 177,400 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 1,315 people per square mile, spread across 134.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gulu?
Gulu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.5 inches.