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Central Region, Uganda

Bala

Bala is a locality in Central Region, Uganda, 1,169 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now18°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Jul
Population–
Local time06:17
0.43° N, 32.97° EElevation 1,169 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Balaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low24° / 17°
Rain this month165mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Jul

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

Bala at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in February

Coolest month16°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMay

169 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

81 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 6.2 km

Weather in Bala

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Rain · wind 13 km/h · humidity 98%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct27°18°4.7 mm
Sat24 Oct28°18°2 mm
Sun25 Oct27°19°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct24°18°4.9 mm
Tue27 Oct26°18°5.6 mm
Wed28 Oct25°18°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct25°17°6.3 mm
Fri30 Oct23°18°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct20°18°6.3 mm

When to go to Bala

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score656255515561626158525259
High25°26°25°24°24°24°24°24°25°24°24°24°
Low17°18°18°18°18°17°16°17°17°17°17°17°
Rain (mm)86811542121698983115140165179117
Wet days131323272719172326262518

What's on in Bala

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

Monuments and museums in Bala

All monuments

Nature around Bala

Nature in Uganda

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Bala

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Bala

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

Places near Bala

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bala.
What is the hottest month in Bala?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Bala?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bala?
May is the wettest month with about 169 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.