What is the current water temperature in Kampala?

As of now, in Kampala, the water temperature is 26.23°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.

79.2

°F

October 18, 16:14

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

79.3°F

Tomorrow:

79.3°F

Sunrise:

06:32

Sunset:

18:38

Day Length:

12 h. 6 min.

Kampala in October

Minimum:

77.3°F

Average:

78.5°F

Maximum:

79.7°F

Water temperature in Kampala today

As of now, in Kampala, the water temperature is 79.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.6°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 stay about the same.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 78.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 76.6°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.5°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
Oct 4	78.4°F	77.1°F	77.8°F
Oct 5	78.9°F	77.1°F	77.8°F
Oct 6	78.9°F	77.2°F	77.9°F
Oct 7	78.8°F	77.2°F	78.0°F
Oct 8	78.8°F	77.3°F	78.0°F
Oct 9	80.0°F	77.4°F	78.1°F
Oct 10	79.9°F	77.6°F	78.1°F
Oct 11	79.7°F	77.7°F	78.1°F
Oct 12	79.6°F	78.0°F	78.2°F
Oct 13	79.4°F	78.1°F	78.2°F
Oct 14	79.6°F	78.0°F	78.2°F
Oct 15	79.3°F	77.8°F	78.2°F
Oct 16	79.4°F	77.8°F	78.1°F
Oct 17	79.3°F	76.5°F	77.8°F
Oct 18	79.2°F	76.6°F	77.6°F
Oct 19	79.3°F	77.4°F	77.7°F
Oct 20	79.6°F	78.0°F	78.0°F
Oct 21	79.5°F	77.2°F	77.9°F
Oct 22	79.4°F	77.3°F	77.8°F
Oct 23	79.6°F	77.4°F	78.0°F
Oct 24	79.6°F	76.9°F	78.0°F
Oct 25	79.8°F	77.0°F	78.2°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, 77.0°F in Summer, and 77.8°F in Autumn.