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Luwero, Uganda

Central Region · Uganda

Luwero is a mid-size city in Central Region, Uganda with a population of 49,100. Elevation: 3,635 ft (1,108 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

49,100 Population 56/sq mi density
3,635 ft Elevation 1,108 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
47.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Luwero

Luwero

Luweero is a town in the Central Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Luweero District.

People

Population49,100
Density56/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation3,635 ft (1,108 m)
Population49,100
Population Density56 / sq mi
Elevation3,635 ft (1,108 m)
Coordinates0.8492°, 32.4731°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceCentral Region
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation47.4 inches (1,203 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Luwero

Luwero is a mid-size city in Uganda (Central Region) with a population of 49,100. The city sits at an elevation of 3,635 feet (1,108 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Luwero

Luwero has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.3°C), the coldest is Jun (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1327 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.3°C / 76°F 16.1° / 33.2° 60.9
Feb 25.3°C / 77°F 16.8° / 34.5° 47.9
Mar 24.9°C / 77°F 17.8° / 35.3° 132.2
Apr 23°C / 73°F 17.2° / 31.5° 156.3
May 22.4°C / 72°F 16.7° / 30° 108.6
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 16° / 29.8° 97.6
Jul 22°C / 72°F 15.3° / 30.6° 50.4
Aug 22.9°C / 73°F 16.3° / 31.6° 70.2
Sep 22.9°C / 73°F 16.8° / 31.1° 136.6
Oct 22.5°C / 73°F 17° / 30.3° 212.6
Nov 22.5°C / 73°F 17° / 29.9° 167.2
Dec 23.3°C / 74°F 16.1° / 31.1° 86.3
Luwero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,635 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.2°F
34% above Uganda avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,635 ft (1,108 m)
Area883.0 sq mi (2,286.9 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates0.8492°N, 32.4731°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 31, 2022.

Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 105 km
Jul 29, 1990 44 km NNE of Kiboga, Uganda M4.3 77 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
March 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
April 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in

Luwero has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (1.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Luwero

Institution Type Founded Website
Kampala University University - ,
Kiwoko Hospital - Centre for Agricultural Development College - Visit →
Kiwoko School of Nursing and Midwifery College - ,
Luweero Diocese Vocational Training Institute College - ,
Nakaseke Into College University - ,
New Hope Vocational Institute College - Visit →
Saint Cyprian Chavanod College College - ,
Saint Mary's Vocational Training Institute Kasaala College - ,
Saint Paul II Technical Institute Kakooge College - ,

Schools in Luwero

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

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Teletabies Infant School - - - -
Luteete - - - -
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Magoma Secondary School - - - -
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Green Valley High School - - - -
Sekasi Foundation Primary School - - - -
Kasana Umea Primary School - - - -
Luweero Junior Academy - - - -
Jodak Primary School - - - -
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Norah Memorial Infant School - - - -
Luweero Light of Life Primary School - - - -
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Kasiiso Church of Uganda Primary School - - - -
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Saint Jude Kyegombwa Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Luwero

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MCF Radio - Kampala - 98.7 FM (MP3) christian, christian teaching MP3 128 kbps
KIIS Uganda - MP3 128 kbps
Christ FM 91.6 - Kampala - 91.6 FM (AAC) christian, gospel MP3 128 kbps
Rock FM Uganda - Kampala (MP3) entertainment, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio One FM 90 - Kampala - 90.0 FM (MP3) adult contemporary MP3 64 kbps
Buyinza FM (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
88.2 Sanyu FM - Kampala - 88.2 FM (MP3) culture, information AAC+ 48 kbps
Glory FM Maganjo - Kampala (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
Voice Of Heaven - Kampala (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
Prayer Tower Radio - Kampala (MP3) christian, gospel MP3

Libraries in Luwero

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bonna Baana Association Community Library0.0
Nakaseke Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Luwero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fruit & Vegetable Market
Fruit & Vegetable Market
Fruit Market
Fruits & Grilled Meat
Kasana Market
Kikoma Market
Kikoma Market
Luwero Market
Movit central market

Hotels in Luwero

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bukenya Foundation Motel
Luweero Hotel Apartments
Nimrod Country Cottages & Resort Hotel
St. Paul Hotel

Restaurants in Luwero

15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alice & Daughters
Best Meals Restaurant
Canteen
Dastarkhwan
Eyesiga Mukama
Five Star Restaurant
Jekete Restaurant and Take-Away
Luweero Diocese Restaurant
Mukulikeeyo Bristo
Mum Cathy Restaurant
Royal Restaurant
Smotrich Restaurant
St. Paul Restaurant
Unique Restaurant & Lodge
Wango Restaurant

Monuments in Luwero

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kakooge Cross

Clinics in Luwero

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kamelas Medical Centre
Kasana Medical & Imaging Centre
Mpologoma Medical Centre
Nacol Medical Centre
Saint Mary's Health Centre

Bus Stations in Luwero

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Luweero Taxi Park

Gas Stations in Luwero

14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dawson
DON
Elina
GAZ
Luckoil
Oil Energy
Papa Energy
Petro
Petro City
Shell Fuel Station
STABEX
Stabex Fuel Station
Total
UG #8456545021

Banks in Luwero

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABE Kasana Luweero SACCO
DFCU Bank
Equity Bank
Equity Bank
Luweero Diocese SACCO
Luweero Teachers' SACCO Ltd.
Stanbic Bank
Wekembe SACCO

Airports Near Luwero

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jinja AirportJINSmall Airport
Kajjansi AirfieldKJJSmall Airport
Nakasongola Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Luwero

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Uganda Post Luweero Branch

Churches & Religious Organizations in Luwero

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christianity Focus Centre Sseeta
Church Guesthouse
Diocese Church of Uganda
Goshen Gospel Ministries
International Church of Christ - Luweero
Kasiso Elin Pentecostal Church
Kigombe Focus Church
Luweero Pentecostal Church
Luwero Full Gospel Church
Luwero Presbyterian Church
Luwero Presbyterian Church
Magoma Church of Uganda
Maria Church
Our Lady of Fatima Queen of Peace
Rural Evangelical Church
Saime Akdemir Câmii
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church Kasana
St. Andrew's Church
St. Mark's Cathedral
St. Steven
St. Theresa Catholic Church Lumonde

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala

🇺🇬 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 Luwero

What is the population of Luwero?

Luwero has a population of 49,100 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 883.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Luwero?

Luwero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.4 inches.

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