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Northern Region, Uganda

Akar

Akar is a locality in Northern Region, Uganda, 1,056 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now30°C
Best timeJan · Jul · Dec
Population–
Local time10:31
1.98° N, 32.60° EElevation 1,056 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Akarweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49October
October: high / low27° / 19°
Rain this month169mm
Best timeJan · Jul · Dec

Best: Jan · Jul · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Akar at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Jul · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in February

Coolest month19°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMay

133 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

30 mm of rain

Weather in Akar

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
30°C

Partly cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 57%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct31°20°0.8 mm
Sat24 Oct30°21°3.8 mm
Sun25 Oct30°20°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct31°19°2.4 mm
Tue27 Oct28°20°22.4 mm
Wed28 Oct26°20°8.9 mm
Thu29 Oct28°20°1 mm
Fri30 Oct28°19°2 mm
Sat31 Oct28°20°1 mm

When to go to Akar

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score645941465359605854495061
High30°31°30°28°27°27°26°27°27°27°27°28°
Low20°21°21°20°20°19°19°19°19°19°19°19°
Rain (mm)303095155133869313613316912853
Wet days761421241919242323179

What's on in Akar

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Uganda seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Akar

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Hoima 42 km ↑1991 · 147 km
5.4Pakwach 52 km ↓1967 · 135 km
5.0Hoima 36 km ↑1979 · 148 km

Towns and villages around Akar

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Akar

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Akar?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, July and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Akar.
What is the hottest month in Akar?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Akar?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Akar?
May is the wettest month with about 133 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.