Climate profileUganda
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
- Annual mean
- 20.2 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Wettest month
- November
Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,503 m source elevationNASA POWER
Long-term temperature, precipitation, and wind averages from 1991 to 2020
Monthly Climate Normals and Atmospheric Data for Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Uganda
The climate profile provides a twelve-month data series representing long-term atmospheric conditions at a specific elevation point within Rwenzori Mountains National Park. Measured from 1991 to 2020, these records document monthly fluctuations in average temperature, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration. These climatology normals support precise analysis of annual patterns across the Ugandan landscape rather than current forecasts or localized microclimate variation.
Annual climate pattern
Analysis of average monthly temperatures and daily precipitation rates across twelve months for Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Rwenzori Mountains National Park Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Temperature Patterns
Monthly average temperatures across Rwenzori Mountains National Park remain consistent throughout the year, with average minimums staying near fourteen degrees and maximums reaching up to thirty degrees Celsius. Average daily precipitation rates accompany these thermal records, derived from long term climatology normals recorded at a representative coordinate.
- Annual mean
- 20.2 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Coolest month
- November
- Wettest month
- November
Twelve-month climate
Compare long-term temperature bounds, average daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Normals
Analyzing twelve distinct monthly records provides a comprehensive climatological baseline for Rwenzori Mountains National Park rather than relying on a single annual average. Evaluating average temperature ranges alongside precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight reveals the full annual environmental pattern at a representative coordinate.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.5 °C13.8° to 28.8° | 2.3 mm/day | 72.7% | 1.9 m/s | 12 hours |
| February | 21.4 °C14.3° to 30.2° | 2.3 mm/day | 70.1% | 1.9 m/s | 12 hours |
| March | 21.2 °C15.1° to 29.8° | 4.2 mm/day | 75.2% | 1.7 m/s | 12 hours |
| April | 20.4 °C14.9° to 28.1° | 4.8 mm/day | 80.8% | 1.8 m/s | 12 hours |
| May | 20 °C14.4° to 26.8° | 4.3 mm/day | 82.1% | 1.8 m/s | 12 hours |
| June | 19.8 °C14° to 27.1° | 3.1 mm/day | 78% | 1.6 m/s | 12 hours |
| July | 19.7 °C13.4° to 27.5° | 2.7 mm/day | 74.7% | 1.7 m/s | 12 hours |
| August | 19.9 °C14.1° to 27.9° | 4 mm/day | 76.4% | 1.6 m/s | 12 hours |
| September | 20.1 °C14.3° to 27.7° | 4.6 mm/day | 78.3% | 1.5 m/s | 12 hours |
| October | 19.8 °C14.5° to 27° | 5.3 mm/day | 81.7% | 1.5 m/s | 12 hours |
| November | 19.6 °C14.5° to 25.9° | 5.5 mm/day | 82.8% | 1.7 m/s | 12 hours |
| December | 19.9 °C13.8° to 27° | 3.2 mm/day | 77.4% | 1.9 m/s | 12 hours |
Compare two months
See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.
- Mean temperature
- November: 19.6 °C
- February: 21.4 °C
- Change from November to February: +1.8 °C
- Precipitation
- November: 5.5 mm/day
- February: 2.3 mm/day
- Change from November to February: -3.2 mm/day
- Daylight
- November: 12 hours
- February: 12 hours
- Change from November to February: 0 hours
Calculated climate highlights
Analysis of twelve long term monthly averages across temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration
Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Comparative Extremes for Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Comparative monthly values summarize baseline climatology trends derived from historical normals at a representative coordinate within Rwenzori Mountains National Park. Highlighted maxima and minima identify calculated variations across the annual cycle rather than specific weather events or park wide conditions.
- Warmest month
- February21.4 °C
- Coolest month
- November19.6 °C
- Wettest month
- November5.5 mm/day
- Driest month
- January2.3 mm/day
- Most humid month
- November82.8%
- Windiest month
- February1.9 m/s
- Longest daylight
- May12 hours
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National park climate map
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Comparing Rwenzori Mountains National Park Climate Profiles With Other Protected Areas
Standardized monthly climate profiles enable a detailed examination of temperature, precipitation, and humidity variations across diverse geographic settings. Reviewing multi-year normals from Rwenzori Mountains National Park alongside other protected areas reveals distinct regional atmospheric patterns.
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