Masaka
Masaka is a city in Central Region, Uganda, 1,292 m above sea level. It has a population of about 294,166 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Best: Jan · Jun–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Masaka at a glance
The months with the highest weather score
Average high in February
Average low in May
152 mm of rain
40 mm of rain
within 19 km
How Masaka has grown
People living in the built-up area (33 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+208%46k in 1975 → 141k in 2025Weather in Masaka
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
Cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 98%
When to go to Masaka
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 65 | 58 | 56 | 53 | 57 | 66 | 80 | 62 | 60 | 54 | 55 | 58 |
| High | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 72 | 79 | 157 | 197 | 200 | 49 | 40 | 72 | 95 | 132 | 152 | 120 |
| Wet days | 12 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 21 |
What's on in Masaka
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Masaka
Outdoors around Masaka
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Nature around Masaka
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Uganda seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Masaka
Earthquakes around Masaka
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Strongest nearby since 1950
Universities and research institutes
Towns and villages around Masaka
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Masaka from above
Getting to Masaka
Places near Masaka
Places with a climate like Masaka
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
