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Northern Region, Uganda

Butu

Butu is a locality in Northern Region, Uganda, 1,045 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now29°C
Best timeJan · Jul · Dec
Population–
Local time16:04
1.97° N, 32.58° EElevation 1,045 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Butuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49October
October: high / low27° / 19°
Rain this month170mm
Best timeJan · Jul · Dec

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

Butu 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

134 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

30 mm of rain

Weather in Butu

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

14-day forecast
29°C

Showers · wind 1 km/h · humidity 61%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct29°19°5.7 mm
Tue27 Oct26°20°20.9 mm
Wed28 Oct27°20°1.9 mm
Thu29 Oct27°19°13.1 mm
Fri30 Oct27°19°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct28°20°
Sun1 Nov28°19°
Mon2 Nov28°19°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov28°20°0.6 mm

When to go to Butu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score645941465359605854495162
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)303095155134879413713317012853
Wet days761421241919242323179

What's on in Butu

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 Butu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Hoima 42 km ↑1991 · 144 km
5.4Pakwach 52 km ↓1967 · 132 km
5.0Hoima 36 km ↑1979 · 145 km

Towns and villages around Butu

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

Places near Butu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Butu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, July and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Butu.
What is the hottest month in Butu?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Butu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Butu?
May is the wettest month with about 134 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.