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Mpigi District
Mpigi District
Central Region, Uganda

Dera

Dera is a locality in Central Region, Uganda, 1,196 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now22°C
Best timeJan · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time07:53
0.11° N, 32.22° EElevation 1,196 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Deraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low24° / 19°
Rain this month142mm
Best timeJan · Jul–Aug

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

Dera at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Jul–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in February

Coolest month19°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthOctober

142 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

59 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 14 km

Weather in Dera

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 82%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct26°18°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct27°20°2.1 mm
Sun25 Oct26°19°2.1 mm
Mon26 Oct25°19°9.6 mm
Tue27 Oct26°20°2.6 mm
Wed28 Oct24°19°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct25°19°3.4 mm
Fri30 Oct25°18°7.8 mm
Sat31 Oct25°19°9.3 mm

When to go to Dera

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score626055525661626260545559
High25°26°25°24°24°24°24°24°25°24°24°24°
Low19°19°19°19°19°18°18°18°18°19°18°18°
Rain (mm)7766158209192805984101142152118
Wet days131324262718162226272519

What's on in Dera

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

Monuments and museums in Dera

All monuments

Nature around Dera

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 Dera

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Dera

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

Places near Dera

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dera?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dera.
What is the hottest month in Dera?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Dera?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dera?
October is the wettest month with about 142 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.