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Weather & Climate in Rakai, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rakai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,268 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,268 ft (1,301 m) |
| Area | 732.6 sq mi (1,897.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.7200°N, 31.4839°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 10, 2016 | 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania | M5.9 | 38 km | 40 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 22 km ENE of Kyaka, Tanzania | M4.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 2013 | 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda | M3.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in |
Rakai has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.8").