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Kibale, Uganda

Western Region · Uganda

Kibale is a small city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 5,200. Elevation: 4,485 ft (1,367 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,200 Population 10/sq mi density
4,485 ft Elevation 1,367 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
50.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Kibale

Kibale

Kibaale is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Kibaale District, and the district headquarters are located there.

People

Population5,200
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain50.2 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation4,485 ft (1,367 m)
Population5,200
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation4,485 ft (1,367 m)
Coordinates0.8000°, 31.0667°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceWestern Region
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation50.2 inches (1,274 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kibale

Kibale is a small city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 5,200. The city sits at an elevation of 4,485 feet (1,367 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Kibale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,485 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Uganda avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,485 ft (1,367 m)
Area537.3 sq mi (1,391.5 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates0.8000°N, 31.0667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 3, 2024.

Feb 5, 1994 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M6.2 117 km
Jun 15, 2007 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.9 105 km
Jul 3, 2013 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.7 84 km
Oct 9, 1991 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.6 114 km
Feb 19, 2007 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.6 111 km
Mar 24, 1996 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M5.4 103 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 134 km
Jul 2, 2013 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.2 91 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 121 km
Jul 3, 2013 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.1 88 km
Mar 15, 2011 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 107 km
Aug 31, 1994 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 90 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 97 km
Feb 14, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 97 km
Mar 20, 1994 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 107 km
Oct 18, 2009 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 106 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 118 km
Aug 15, 1998 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.8 124 km
Oct 23, 2000 38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 95 km
Feb 5, 2004 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda M4.8 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 92 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 156 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
April 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in Coldest
August 69°F (21°C) 5.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in Wettest
November 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in

Kibale has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Kibale

61+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Buwama Primary School - - - -
Saint Buraizi Nursery & Primary School - - - -
Saint Cecily's Parents Primary School - - - -
Saint James Kasunga Primary School - - - -
Saint James Primary School - - - -
Saint Joseph Primary School - - - -
Saint Jovia Kindergarten Kabasekende Primary School - - - -
Saint Kirigwajjo Secondary School - - - -
Saint Lawrence Infant & Primary School - - - -
Saint Lwanga Kikaada Primary School - - - -
Saint Mary's Primary School - - - -
Stolivia Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Saint Peter's Kibingo Primary School - - - -
Saint Thereza Bujuni Primary School - - - -
Saint Veronika Primary Community School - - - -
Busesa Primary School - - - -
Standrea Nursery & Primary School - - - -
Igayaza Parent's Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Igayaza Primary School - - - -
Kaisekenkere Primary School - - - -
Kajuma Primary School - - - -
Karama Primary School - - - -
Kayanja Primary School - - - -
Notre-Dome Academy - - - -
Proposed Site For Saint Margret Primary School - - - -
Saint Charles Lwanga Primary School - - - -
Saint Denis Sesa Primary School - - - -
Saint Julie Girl's Primary School - - - -
Saint Peter Secondary School - - - -
Wantema Primary School - - - -
Karama primary school - - - -
Kibaale Parents Kindergarten and Primary School - - - -
Kyengabi Primary School - - - -
Muhangi Model Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Saint Joseph Nursery And Primary Shool - - - -
Alpha and Omega Primary School - - - -
Bubango Primary School - - - -
Buyanja Secondary School - - - -
Bwamiramira Community Secondary School - - - -
Excel Primary School - - - -
God's Mercy Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Kabasekende Primary School - - - -
Kahyoro Primary School - - - -
Karuguuza Progressive Secondary School - - - -
Kasambya Parents Primary School - - - -
Kisalizi Senior Secondary School - - - -
Kigaaza Primary School - - - -
Kigujju Primary School - - - -
Kikaada Infants Primary School - - - -
Kikangara Primary School - - - -
Kikuuba Primary School - - - -
Kiriika Primary School - - - -
Kisojo Primary School - - - -
Kitaba Primary School - - - -
Kyakihiga Parents Primary School - - - -
Kyamukubirwa Primary School - - - -
Mugarama Parents Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Nyaburungi Primary School - - - -
Nyamugura Primary School - - - -
Staloysius Bukonda Model Primary School - - - -
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Hotels in Kibale

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karuguuza Starlight Hotel

Restaurants in Kibale

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cheers Restaurant
Complex

Clinics in Kibale

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BUBANGO HEALTH CENTRE II
EMESCO
EMESCO HEALTH CENTRE
HAPUYO
MATALE

Bus Stations in Kibale

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Taxi stage

Banks in Kibale

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stanbic Bank

Airports Near Kibale

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Buhuka Airport-Small Airport
Lake Albert Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,360 m (4,462 ft)

🇺🇬 About Uganda

Capital Kampala
Population 42,723,139
Area 236,040 km²
GDP (USD) $48,768,955,863
GDP per capita $1,002
HDI 0.550
Life expectancy 68.3 years
Internet users 15.3%
Urban population 30.6%
Currency UGX (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +256
TLD .ug
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Uganda

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Liberation Day Liberation Day
Feb 16 Archbishop Janani Luwum Day Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
Mar 8 International Women's Day International Women's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Jun 3 Martyrs' Day Martyrs' Day
Jun 9 National Heroes' Day National Heroes' Day
Oct 9 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kibale

What is the population of Kibale?

Kibale has a population of 5,200 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 537.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kibale?

Kibale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.2 inches.

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