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Central Region, Uganda

Gombe

Gombe is a small town in Central Region, Uganda, 1,190 m above sea level. It has a population of about 16,600. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now20°C
Best timeJan · Jul–Aug
Population16,600
Local time22:12
0.20° N, 32.09° EElevation 1,190 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Gombeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low25° / 17°
Rain this month154mm
Best timeJan · Jul–Aug

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

Gombe at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Jul–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in February

Coolest month18°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthOctober

154 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

56 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 31 km

Weather in Gombe

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct25°19°6.8 mm
Fri23 Oct26°19°1.2 mm
Sat24 Oct26°20°4.6 mm
Sun25 Oct24°20°6.3 mm
Mon26 Oct25°20°8 mm
Tue27 Oct25°20°5.6 mm
Wed28 Oct25°20°1 mm
Thu29 Oct23°19°11.8 mm
Fri30 Oct22°19°7.8 mm
Sat31 Oct23°19°4.4 mm

When to go to Gombe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score605853515560626159535458
High25°26°26°24°24°24°24°25°25°25°24°25°
Low17°18°18°18°18°17°17°17°17°17°17°17°
Rain (mm)6965153197182735689111154155110
Wet days131324262718162226272519

What's on in Gombe

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

Monuments and museums in Gombe

All monuments

Nature around Gombe

Nature in Uganda

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Gombe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gombe

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Gombe

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

Gombe from above

Getting to Gombe

Entebbe International AirportEBB
43 km
Soroti AirportSRT
241 km
KawolongojoRailway station
24 km
MityanaRailway station
24 km
Musa - Buyiga IslandBuyiga Island - Musa
21 km
Buyiga Landing SiteBuyiga to Sango
21 km

Places near Gombe

Places with a climate like Gombe

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gombe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gombe.
What is the hottest month in Gombe?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Gombe?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gombe?
October is the wettest month with about 154 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.