AI-generatedFort Portal at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jul, Sep, Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Feb · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,170 h
- Rain a year
- 2,023 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,518 m
Climate in Fort Portal
Fort Portal has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while November is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year, Fort Portal is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – July, September, December – February
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:4218:47
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 06:29–07:09 · evening 18:20–19:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:21–06:29 · evening 19:00–19:08
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.
What is the weather like in Fort Portal in October?
In October, Fort Portal is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 248 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Fort Portal.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 6 min06:42 – 18:47
- UV index
- 16 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 85 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Kampala
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Fort Portal
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 5.3 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Fort Portal, 44 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Fort Portal
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 16 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (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 it, 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.
Rain in Fort Portal: 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, Fort Portal has about 28 rainy days with 248 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Fort Portal
How breezy and how cloudy Fort Portal 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 Fort Portal typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 85 % of the sky over Fort Portal: mostly overcast, with about 5.3 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Fort Portal
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (15°), the warmest in March (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) all year round.
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 | 75 | 25° | 15° | 6.4 h | 11 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 64 | 27° | 16° | 6.3 h | 11 | 82 |
| MarchMar | 51 | 26° | 16° | 5.8 h | 22 | 200 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 25° | 16° | 5.7 h | 25 | 232 |
| MayMay | 61 | 25° | 16° | 6.3 h | 23 | 214 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 25° | 15° | 6.3 h | 15 | 128 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 24° | 15° | 5.9 h | 14 | 91 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 24° | 15° | 5.7 h | 21 | 168 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 24° | 15° | 5.9 h | 24 | 193 |
| OctoberOct | 58 | 24° | 15° | 5.3 h | 28 | 248 |
| NovemberNov | 58 | 23° | 15° | 5.3 h | 28 | 262 |
| DecemberDec | 61 | 24° | 15° | 6.3 h | 18 | 136 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
0.66° N, 30.27° E · 1,518 m · Africa/Kampala
Best time to visit Fort Portal
The best time to visit Fort Portal is from May to July and in September and from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is most frequent from March to May and from August to December; the wettest month is November with 262 mm.
Fort Portal through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Fort Portal in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 25–26 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 70 rainy days in all
Fort Portal in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–25 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Fort Portal in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 23–24 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 80 rainy days in all
Fort Portal in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 24–27 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Fort Portal for you.
Your best months: July, November – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Fort Portal
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Fort Portal: score 75 against 58. In January, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. January has 17 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 58 | 75better |
| Day high | 24° | 25° |
| Night low | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 28 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 248 mm | 70 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
All year
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Mar – May, Aug – Dec
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Fort Portal month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January25° · 6 h
In January, Fort Portal is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Fort Portal.
Fort Portal in January64February27° · 6 h
In February, Fort Portal is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Fort Portal.
Fort Portal in February51March26° · 6 h
In March, Fort Portal is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 200 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Fort Portal.
Fort Portal in March59April25° · 6 h
In April, Fort Portal is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 232 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Fort Portal.
Fort Portal in April61May25° · 6 h
In May, Fort Portal is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 214 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Fort Portal.
Fort Portal in May69June25° · 6 h
In June, Fort Portal is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 128 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Fort Portal.
Fort Portal in June69July24° · 6 h
In July, Fort Portal is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Fort Portal.
Fort Portal in July59August24° · 6 h
In August, Fort Portal is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 168 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Fort Portal.
Fort Portal in August60September24° · 6 h
In September, Fort Portal is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 193 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Fort Portal.
Fort Portal in September58October24° · 5 h
In October, Fort Portal is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 248 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Fort Portal.
Fort Portal in October58November23° · 5 h
In November, Fort Portal is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 262 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Fort Portal.
Fort Portal in November61December24° · 6 h
In December, Fort Portal is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 136 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Fort Portal.
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Fort Portal vs. Kampala
In October the holiday weather in Fort Portal and Kampala is about equally good (score 58 vs. 57). During the day it is about as warm in Kampala as in Fort Portal.
| in October | Fort Portal | Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 58 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 28 | 26 |
| Best time | May – Jul, Sep, Dec – Feb | Jan – Feb, Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Uganda in October: the best places
In October, Fort Portal ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Fort PortalThis page24°58
- 2Kampala24°56
Planning a trip to Fort Portal
Weather for your travel dates
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Fort Portal 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.
Fort Portal has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 57).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 58
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 15 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 10 min
- Distance
- 6,340 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.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Portal
When is the best time to visit Fort Portal?
The best time to visit Fort Portal is from May to July and in September and from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Fort Portal?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 16 °C. November is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Fort Portal?
Rain is most frequent from March to May and from August to December; the wettest month is November with 262 mm. The driest month is January with 70 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Fort Portal get?
Fort Portal gets around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 6.4 hours a day; in October there are 5.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Fort Portal in?
Fort Portal uses the time zone Africa/Kampala, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Fort Portal?
A nonstop flight from London to Fort Portal takes about 8 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,340 km.
Which school holidays are best for Fort Portal?
Fort Portal has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 57). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 63, Summer holidays 63, October half-term 58, Christmas holidays 68.
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