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Northern Region, Uganda

Ariya

Ariya is a locality in Northern Region, Uganda, 1,005 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now23°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time21:12
2.57° N, 31.91° EElevation 1,005 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Ariyaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec45October
October: high / low28° / 19°
Rain this month244mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Ariya at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in February

Coolest month19°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthAugust

205 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

25 mm of rain

Weather in Ariya

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 94%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct30°21°1.5 mm
Fri23 Oct32°21°3.1 mm
Sat24 Oct29°21°2.5 mm
Sun25 Oct30°20°2.3 mm
Mon26 Oct32°20°12.8 mm
Tue27 Oct29°20°25.2 mm
Wed28 Oct27°21°5 mm
Thu29 Oct25°20°12.2 mm
Fri30 Oct29°19°
Sat31 Oct30°20°1.5 mm

When to go to Ariya

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score625744414955565550454662
High32°33°31°28°28°27°27°27°28°28°28°30°
Low20°21°21°20°20°19°19°19°19°19°19°20°
Rain (mm)253310818616311514020519424415649
Wet days331018211920212120146

What's on in Ariya

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.

The sky over Ariya

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ariya

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Hoima 42 km ↑1991 · 109 km
5.4Pakwach 52 km ↓1967 · 84 km
5.2Pakwach 62 km ↙1977 · 103 km
5.0Hoima 37 km ↑2011 · 118 km

Towns and villages around Ariya

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

Places near Ariya

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ariya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ariya.
What is the hottest month in Ariya?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Ariya?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ariya?
August is the wettest month with about 205 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.