What is the current water temperature in Kampala?

As of now, in Kampala, the water temperature is 26.31°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Kampala

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Kampala. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

79.4

°F

April 19, 02:40

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

79.4°F

Tomorrow:

79.5°F

Sunrise:

06:45

Sunset:

18:53

Day Length:

12 h. 8 min.

Kampala in April

Minimum:

76.6°F

Average:

78.4°F

Maximum:

79.5°F

Water temperature in Kampala today

As of now, in Kampala, the water temperature is 79.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The water temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent water temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 77.1°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Kampala

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 5	78.3°F	79.3°F	79.3°F
Apr 6	78.3°F	79.3°F	79.4°F
Apr 7	78.3°F	79.2°F	79.4°F
Apr 8	78.6°F	79.3°F	79.5°F
Apr 9	79.4°F	79.2°F	79.6°F
Apr 10	78.1°F	79.2°F	79.4°F
Apr 11	78.7°F	78.8°F	79.4°F
Apr 12	78.6°F	78.8°F	79.6°F
Apr 13	79.8°F	78.8°F	79.5°F
Apr 14	79.7°F	78.7°F	79.5°F
Apr 15	79.8°F	78.5°F	79.4°F
Apr 16	79.6°F	78.4°F	79.3°F
Apr 17	79.6°F	78.6°F	79.3°F
Apr 18	79.4°F	78.6°F	79.2°F
Apr 19	79.4°F	77.1°F	79.1°F
Apr 20	79.5°F	77.2°F	79.2°F
Apr 21	79.5°F	77.2°F	79.2°F
Apr 22	79.5°F	78.4°F	79.3°F
Apr 23	79.5°F	79.2°F	79.2°F
Apr 24	79.4°F	79.1°F	79.2°F
Apr 25	79.3°F	78.7°F	79.1°F
Apr 26	79.2°F	78.5°F	78.9°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Water temperature in Kampala by month

In Kampala, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Kampala was recorded on March 19, 2024, reaching a 82.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 23, 2018, dipping to 74.9°F. The average readings by season are 78.4°F in Winter, 79.1°F in Spring, 76.9°F in Summer, and 77.8°F in Autumn.