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Mbale in February

Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Oct (dry season)). Across Uganda: Still dry and warm; best for Kidepo and Murchison.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
28°C (82°F) / 16°C (61°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Medium
Uganda overall
Prices
High
Uganda overall

Verdict

GoodUganda month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–Oct (dry season)). Across Uganda: Still dry and warm; best for Kidepo and Murchison.

Is another month better than February?

February is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in February

Long-term averages
  • MbaleHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Uganda overall
Medium
Prices · Uganda overall
High

Uganda overall: Still dry and warm; best for Kidepo and Murchison.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mbale, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Feb: Good

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Feb: 28 °C (82 °F)

    Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)

  • Night low

    Feb: 16 °C (61 °F)

    Apr: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Feb: 5 (better)

    Apr: 9

  • Crowds

    Feb: Medium

    Apr: Low

  • Prices

    Feb: High

    Apr: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 0

    Apr: 0

February: Outside the best window (Apr–Oct (dry season)). Across Uganda: Still dry and warm; best for Kidepo and Murchison.

April: Inside Mbale's best window: Apr–Oct (dry season).

Mbale: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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