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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 62/100

Mbale in August

Fair · 62/100
High / low25° / 17°daily averages
Precipitation163 mm26 wet days
Cloud cover41%monthly average
1.08° N, 34.18° EElevation 1,125 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
When to goMbale · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec62August
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
August: high / low25° / 17°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Mbale averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 17° — warm weather by day. Expect around 163 mm of precipitation spread over about 26 wet days, with average cloud cover near 41%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change.

August scores 62/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Mbale. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:44 and sets at 18:53 local time, giving 12 h 09 min of daylight. Days shorten by 2 minutes over the month.

Why 62/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%98%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%82%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Mbale this month

Tororo
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Tororo

Eastern Region · 43 km S
26°Aug high
26wet days
59score
Tororo
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Kapchorwa

Eastern Region · 47 km NE
22°Aug high
27wet days
64score
Kapchorwa
ivTop of the table

Uganda's best in August

Where to go in August
Jinja
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Jinja

Eastern Region
24°Aug high
25wet days
62score
Jinja
Mityana
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2

Mityana

Central Region
25°Aug high
22wet days
62score
Mityana
Kampala
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3

Kampala

Central Region
24°Aug high
23wet days
61score
Kampala
Kira
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Kira

Central Region
24°Aug high
23wet days
61score
Kira
·Questions

Mbale in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Mbale?

August scores 62/100 for Mbale, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 25°C with 26 wet days.

How warm is Mbale in August?

Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 17°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Mbale in August?

Mbale receives about 163 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 26 days.