Butaleja weather
At 5:30 AM local time it was mostly clear and 19°C (65°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Jul, Dec–Jan. Butaleja sits 1063 m (3,488 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Butaleja, Eastern Region, Uganda.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 29%
- Chance of rain
- 40%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Jul, Dec–JanOff season Apr–May, Oct
About Butaleja weather
Is it raining in Butaleja right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 19° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Butaleja this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–30° and lows of 18–19°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Butaleja lately?
In the past 7 days, Butaleja had 6 rainy days and 37.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Butaleja?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Butaleja weather by month
When is the best time to visit Butaleja?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Butaleja is Jun–Jul, Dec–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–May, Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in June to 34°C (93°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Butaleja?
April is the wettest month, with about 202 mm (8.0 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 51 mm (2.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Butaleja?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F).
Does Butaleja have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr–May, Sep–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jan–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months