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Weather & Climate in Mbarara, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,665 feet.
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
Earthquake History
54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Feb 5, 1994 | 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M6.2 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania | M5.9 | 118 km | 40 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 121 km | 24 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 130 km | 19 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 84 km | 17 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda | M4.7 | 150 km | 15 km |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 60 km NNW of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 16 km SSE of Kasese, Uganda | M4.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 1 km NW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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).
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").