Masindi climate
Masindi (Uganda) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C74 °F, and about 1,049 mm41 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Masindi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3289 | 1864 | 2577 | 341.4 |
| Feb | 3391 | 1966 | 2679 | 381.5 |
| Mar | 3189 | 1966 | 2577 | 903.6 |
| Apr | 2984 | 1865 | 2374 | 1124.4 |
| May | 2781 | 1864 | 2373 | 1014.0 |
| Jun | 2882 | 1762 | 2272 | 572.3 |
| Jul | 2883 | 1762 | 2373 | 632.5 |
| Aug | 2883 | 1763 | 2373 | 973.8 |
| Sep | 2882 | 1864 | 2373 | 1244.9 |
| Oct | 2781 | 1864 | 2373 | 1455.7 |
| Nov | 2882 | 1864 | 2373 | 1224.8 |
| Dec | 3086 | 1864 | 2475 | 652.6 |
| Year | 3391 | 1762 | 2374 | 1,04941 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55% | 55% | 6.0 | 12:02 |
| Feb | 53% | 66% | 6.1 | 12:04 |
| Mar | 63% | 76% | 5.8 | 12:06 |
| Apr | 73% | 79% | 5.6 | 12:09 |
| May | 77% | 71% | 5.4 | 12:12 |
| Jun | 71% | 66% | 5.1 | 12:13 |
| Jul | 67% | 66% | 4.9 | 12:12 |
| Aug | 70% | 70% | 5.2 | 12:10 |
| Sep | 72% | 71% | 5.5 | 12:07 |
| Oct | 75% | 76% | 5.4 | 12:04 |
| Nov | 75% | 70% | 5.4 | 12:02 |
| Dec | 64% | 57% | 5.7 | 12:01 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Masindi is like
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 19 °C66 °F. The coldest is June, when highs average 28 °C82 °F and lows 17 °C62 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 3.4 °C6.2 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,049 mm41 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 37% of the annual total. The wettest month is October (145 mm5.7 in), the driest is January (34 mm1.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 53% in February to 77% in May. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 55%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in September to 7 km/h (5 mph) in February.
Best time to visit Masindi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–August: average highs of 28 °C82 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 57 mm2.3 in to 97 mm3.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is February, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C91 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Masindi
- Wetter months (March–May, August–November) — highs 2781 to 31 °C89 °F, lows 1763 to 19 °C66 °F, about 113 mm4.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (December–February, June and July) — highs 2882 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 1762 to 19 °C66 °F, about 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Masindi compares
Compared with Hoima, about 48 km to the southwest, Masindi is on average 0.5 °C1 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in September (0.7 °C1.3 °F cooler).
Of the 15 places in Uganda covered by World Climates, Masindi is the 6th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 14th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Uganda climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Arba Minch (Ethiopia, Aw), Piedecuesta (Colombia, Aw) and Bucaramanga (Colombia, Aw).
Nearby places
- Hoima 48 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,063 mm42 in
- Mubende 129 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,251 mm49 in
- Gulu 138 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,084 mm43 in
- Mityana 144 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,330 mm52 in
- Lira 146 km · 25 °C77 °F · 953 mm38 in
- Bunia 163 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,128 mm44 in
- Kampala 179 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,397 mm55 in
- Katabi 196 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,515 mm60 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Masindi?
February is the warmest month in Masindi, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (66 °F).
What is the coldest month in Masindi?
June is the coldest month, with an average high of 28 °C (82 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (62 °F).
When does it rain the most in Masindi?
October is the wettest month with about 145 mm (5.7 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 34 mm (1.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Masindi?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–August.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,070 m, while Masindi lies at about 1,140 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −0.5 °C0.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.