What is the current water temperature in Kampala?

As of now, in Kampala, the water temperature is 25.51°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.

77.9

°F

May 3, 03:57

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

77.8°F

Tomorrow:

78.0°F

Sunrise:

06:43

Sunset:

18:50

Day Length:

12 h. 7 min.

Kampala in May

Minimum:

77.1°F

Average:

78.4°F

Maximum:

79.4°F

Water temperature in Kampala today

As of now, in Kampala, the water temperature is 77.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.8°F lower 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 is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.2°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 78.1°F on 2018.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 77.8°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 19	79.3°F	77.1°F	79.1°F
Apr 20	79.0°F	77.2°F	79.2°F
Apr 21	78.9°F	77.2°F	79.2°F
Apr 22	79.2°F	78.4°F	79.2°F
Apr 23	78.4°F	79.2°F	79.1°F
Apr 24	78.3°F	79.1°F	79.1°F
Apr 25	78.6°F	78.7°F	79.0°F
Apr 26	78.5°F	78.5°F	78.9°F
Apr 27	78.4°F	78.7°F	78.9°F
Apr 28	78.2°F	79.0°F	79.0°F
Apr 29	78.1°F	78.9°F	78.9°F
Apr 30	78.1°F	78.9°F	78.8°F
May 1	78.0°F	78.4°F	78.7°F
May 2	77.8°F	78.4°F	78.6°F
May 3	77.9°F	78.4°F	78.7°F
May 4	78.0°F	78.4°F	78.8°F
May 5	77.9°F	78.4°F	78.7°F
May 6	77.8°F	78.4°F	78.7°F
May 7	77.8°F	78.3°F	78.6°F
May 8	77.9°F	78.3°F	78.7°F
May 9	77.9°F	78.2°F	78.7°F
May 10	77.6°F	77.9°F	78.4°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.