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Mbarara, Uganda
Full City Profile
221,300
Population
844/sq mi density
4,665 ft
Elevation
1,422 meters
70°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Mbarara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,665 ft (1,422 m) |
| Area | 262.3 sq mi (679.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 844/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.6047°N, 30.6485°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 152 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 160 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 167 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 184 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in |
Mbarara has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 69°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.0").