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Northern Region, Uganda

Atama

Atama is a locality in Northern Region, Uganda, 1,070 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now22°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time07:41
1.91° N, 33.15° EElevation 1,070 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Atamaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49October
October: high / low27° / 19°
Rain this month187mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Atama at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in February

Coolest month18°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthAugust

163 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

42 mm of rain

Weather in Atama

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Rain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 86%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct27°21°4.9 mm
Mon26 Oct29°20°1.7 mm
Tue27 Oct29°20°10.5 mm
Wed28 Oct29°20°7.8 mm
Thu29 Oct29°19°8.8 mm
Fri30 Oct28°19°1 mm
Sat31 Oct28°20°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov29°19°
Mon2 Nov29°20°0.5 mm

When to go to Atama

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score696549465459605854495166
High30°30°29°28°27°27°26°27°28°27°28°28°
Low20°20°20°20°20°19°18°19°19°19°19°19°
Rain (mm)42421141931629610416316218714261
Wet days541118232020242120138

What's on in Atama

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 Atama

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Atama

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Atama

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

Places near Atama

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Atama?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Atama.
What is the hottest month in Atama?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Atama?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Atama?
August is the wettest month with about 163 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.