AI-generatedEntebbe at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Feb · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,030 h
- Rain a year
- 1,597 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,151 m
Climate in Entebbe
Entebbe has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while November is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year, Entebbe is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Entebbe
The best time to visit Entebbe is in July. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is frequent from March to June and from August to January; the wettest month is April with 214 mm.
Entebbe through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Entebbe in the dry season
Feb, Jul
Fair
- 25–27 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Entebbe in the rainy season
Mar – Jun, Aug – Jan
Fair
- 25–26 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 240 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
All year
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Mar – Jun, Aug – Jan
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: June – July, December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: July
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:3218:39
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:20–07:00 · evening 18:11–18:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:11–06:20 · evening 18:52–19:00
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Entebbe compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 25° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 19° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.1 h |
What is the weather like in Entebbe in October?
In October, Entebbe is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 146 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Entebbe.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 7 min06:32 – 18:39
- UV index
- 15 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 80 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %93 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Entebbe
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Entebbe: score 63 against 53. In July, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. July has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 63better |
| Daytime high | 26° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 26 | 16better |
| Rainfall | 146 mm | 74 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 29 | 8better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Entebbe month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
53January26° · 6.3 h
In January, Entebbe is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 100 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Entebbe.
Entebbe in January51February27° · 6.4 h
In February, Entebbe is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 96 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Entebbe.
Entebbe in February50March26° · 5.7 h
In March, Entebbe is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 159 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Entebbe.
Entebbe in March50April26° · 4.2 h
In April, Entebbe is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 214 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Entebbe.
Entebbe in April53May26° · 5.0 h
In May, Entebbe is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 174 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Entebbe.
Entebbe in May58June25° · 6.1 h
In June, Entebbe is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 104 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Entebbe.
Entebbe in June63July25° · 6.4 h
In July, Entebbe is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Entebbe.
Entebbe in July56August26° · 6.0 h
In August, Entebbe is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 106 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Entebbe.
Entebbe in August53September26° · 5.6 h
In September, Entebbe is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 119 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Entebbe.
Entebbe in September53October26° · 4.9 h
In October, Entebbe is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 146 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Entebbe.
Entebbe in October55November25° · 4.6 h
In November, Entebbe is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 175 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Entebbe.
Entebbe in November57December25° · 5.6 h
In December, Entebbe is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 131 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Entebbe.
Entebbe in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Entebbe
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 29 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (19°), the warmest in March (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from December to May; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 289 days a year, mostly all year round except in July.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 53 | 26° | 20° | 6.3 h | 19 | 100 |
| FebruaryFeb | 51 | 27° | 21° | 6.4 h | 18 | 96 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 26° | 21° | 5.7 h | 25 | 159 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 26° | 20° | 4.2 h | 27 | 214 |
| MayMay | 53 | 26° | 20° | 5.0 h | 27 | 174 |
| JuneJun | 58 | 25° | 19° | 6.1 h | 21 | 104 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 25° | 19° | 6.4 h | 16 | 74 |
| AugustAug | 56 | 26° | 19° | 6.0 h | 22 | 106 |
| SeptemberSep | 53 | 26° | 19° | 5.6 h | 24 | 119 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 26° | 19° | 4.9 h | 26 | 146 |
| NovemberNov | 55 | 25° | 19° | 4.6 h | 26 | 175 |
| DecemberDec | 57 | 25° | 20° | 5.6 h | 24 | 131 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Entebbe
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.9 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Entebbe, 40 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Entebbe: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Entebbe has about 26 rainy days with 146 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Entebbe
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 15 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 16).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Entebbe
How breezy and how cloudy Entebbe is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Entebbe typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 80 % of the sky over Entebbe: mostly overcast, with about 4.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Entebbe
How often the day gets hot in Entebbe (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Entebbe has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Entebbe
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Entebbe in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Entebbe has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 50).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 20 min
- Distance
- 6,500 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Entebbe vs Kampala
In October the holiday weather in Entebbe and Kampala is about equally good (score 53 vs 50). During the day it is about as warm in Kampala as in Entebbe.
| in October | Entebbe | Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 26 |
| Best time | Jul | Jan – Feb, Jun – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about Entebbe
When is the best time to visit Entebbe?
The best time to visit Entebbe is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Entebbe?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. November is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Entebbe?
Rain is frequent from March to June and from August to January; the wettest month is April with 214 mm. The driest month is July with 74 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Entebbe get?
Entebbe gets around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 6.4 hours a day; in April there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Entebbe in?
Entebbe is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Entebbe?
A nonstop flight from London to Entebbe takes about 8 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,500 km.
Which school holidays are best for Entebbe?
Entebbe has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 54, summer holidays 58, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 55.