Moroto weather in March
In March, Moroto sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 43 mm of rain across 6 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Moroto's 5th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Moroto's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 43 mm
- 6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:52 AM – 6:50 PM
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.81 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Moroto is place in Northern Region, Uganda.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical March day in Moroto reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and about 2°C warmer than April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 19 |
| 2 | 32 | 19 |
| 3 | 32 | 19 |
| 4 | 32 | 19 |
| 5 | 32 | 19 |
| 6 | 32 | 19 |
| 7 | 32 | 19 |
| 8 | 32 | 19 |
| 9 | 32 | 19 |
| 10 | 32 | 19 |
| 11 | 32 | 19 |
| 12 | 32 | 19 |
| 13 | 32 | 19 |
| 14 | 32 | 19 |
| 15 | 31 | 19 |
| 16 | 31 | 19 |
| 17 | 31 | 19 |
| 18 | 31 | 19 |
| 19 | 31 | 19 |
| 20 | 31 | 19 |
| 21 | 31 | 19 |
| 22 | 31 | 19 |
| 23 | 31 | 19 |
| 24 | 31 | 19 |
| 25 | 31 | 19 |
| 26 | 31 | 19 |
| 27 | 31 | 19 |
| 28 | 31 | 19 |
| 29 | 31 | 19 |
| 30 | 31 | 19 |
| 31 | 31 | 19 |
How March really feels in Moroto
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
March sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Moroto weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 2nd-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 18° | 12 | 1.8 | 11.9 | 5.6 |
| Feb | 32° / 18° | 12 | 1.7 | 11.9 | 5.0 |
| Mar | 31° / 19° | 43 | 6 | 12 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 30° / 19° | 103 | 12.9 | 12.1 | 4.7 |
| May | 29° / 19° | 116 | 14.4 | 12.1 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 28° / 18° | 123 | 15.5 | 12.1 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 27° / 17° | 151 | 18.3 | 12.1 | 5.4 |
| Aug | 27° / 17° | 126 | 15.7 | 12.1 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 29° / 18° | 52 | 6.4 | 12 | 6.1 |
| Oct | 29° / 19° | 63 | 8.6 | 11.9 | 5.6 |
| Nov | 29° / 18° | 44 | 6.8 | 11.9 | 6.0 |
| Dec | 30° / 18° | 18 | 3 | 11.9 | 6.2 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 44%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 |
| Cloudier (%) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 | 38 |
| 2 | 62 | 38 |
| 3 | 62 | 38 |
| 4 | 62 | 38 |
| 5 | 61 | 39 |
| 6 | 60 | 40 |
| 7 | 60 | 40 |
| 8 | 60 | 40 |
| 9 | 59 | 41 |
| 10 | 59 | 41 |
| 11 | 57 | 43 |
| 12 | 57 | 43 |
| 13 | 57 | 43 |
| 14 | 56 | 44 |
| 15 | 56 | 44 |
| 16 | 56 | 44 |
| 17 | 56 | 44 |
| 18 | 55 | 45 |
| 19 | 55 | 45 |
| 20 | 54 | 46 |
| 21 | 54 | 46 |
| 22 | 54 | 46 |
| 23 | 53 | 47 |
| 24 | 53 | 47 |
| 25 | 53 | 47 |
| 26 | 52 | 48 |
| 27 | 52 | 48 |
| 28 | 51 | 49 |
| 29 | 50 | 50 |
| 30 | 49 | 51 |
| 31 | 49 | 51 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Moroto gets around 43 mm of rain over 6 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 19% and peaks near 29% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 11 |
| 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 13 |
| 6 | 13 |
| 7 | 14 |
| 8 | 14 |
| 9 | 15 |
| 10 | 15 |
| 11 | 16 |
| 12 | 16 |
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| 14 | 17 |
| 15 | 18 |
| 16 | 18 |
| 17 | 19 |
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| 19 | 20 |
| 20 | 21 |
| 21 | 22 |
| 22 | 22 |
| 23 | 23 |
| 24 | 24 |
| 25 | 24 |
| 26 | 25 |
| 27 | 26 |
| 28 | 27 |
| 29 | 28 |
| 30 | 28 |
| 31 | 29 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 50% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 67 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Comfortable (%) | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Humid (%) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 | 20 | 11 | 2 |
| 2 | 67 | 20 | 11 | 2 |
| 3 | 65 | 21 | 12 | 2 |
| 4 | 64 | 21 | 13 | 2 |
| 5 | 63 | 21 | 14 | 2 |
| 6 | 62 | 21 | 15 | 2 |
| 7 | 62 | 21 | 15 | 2 |
| 8 | 60 | 22 | 16 | 2 |
| 9 | 59 | 22 | 17 | 2 |
| 10 | 60 | 22 | 17 | 1 |
| 11 | 58 | 23 | 18 | 1 |
| 12 | 58 | 23 | 18 | 1 |
| 13 | 57 | 23 | 19 | 1 |
| 14 | 56 | 23 | 20 | 1 |
| 15 | 55 | 23 | 21 | 1 |
| 16 | 54 | 23 | 22 | 1 |
| 17 | 52 | 24 | 23 | 1 |
| 18 | 50 | 24 | 24 | 2 |
| 19 | 48 | 25 | 25 | 2 |
| 20 | 46 | 26 | 27 | 2 |
| 21 | 44 | 26 | 28 | 2 |
| 22 | 42 | 27 | 29 | 2 |
| 23 | 40 | 27 | 30 | 2 |
| 24 | 39 | 27 | 32 | 2 |
| 25 | 37 | 28 | 33 | 2 |
| 26 | 35 | 28 | 35 | 2 |
| 27 | 34 | 28 | 36 | 2 |
| 28 | 32 | 29 | 37 | 2 |
| 29 | 31 | 29 | 38 | 2 |
| 30 | 30 | 29 | 39 | 3 |
| 31 | 29 | 29 | 39 | 3 |
Wind in March
Winds average 11 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:56 AM to 6:46 AM, and sunset from 6:53 PM to 6:47 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:56 | 6:53 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:53 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:53 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:53 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:53 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:52 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:52 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:52 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:52 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:52 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:51 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:51 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:51 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:51 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:51 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:50 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:50 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:50 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:49 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:49 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:49 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:49 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:48 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:48 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:47 | 6:48 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:47 | 6:48 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:47 | 6:47 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:47 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:47 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.81 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.45 kWh/m² to a high of 6.83 kWh/m² in February across the year — March's 6.81 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.6 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Moroto
None of Moroto's seasonal hazards are active in March. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Moroto's rainy season runs April–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Moroto?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Moroto for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Moroto in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Moroto sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
UV index in Moroto in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 16 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Moroto peaks around March 14 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Moroto in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Moroto is worst in December — around 24 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (April, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 22 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 24 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 12 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 21 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 21 | Moderate |
| Dec | 24 | Moderate |
Where is Moroto?
Moroto sits at 2.5°N, 34.7°E, 1,393 m above sea level, in Uganda. The nearest listed city is Kotido, 77 km away.
Topography around Moroto
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Moroto.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Moroto has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 766 m around an average of 1,449 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,874 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,432 m.
The land around Moroto is covered by grassland (42%) and shrubs (35%) within 3 km, grassland (51%) and shrubs (34%) within 16 km, and grassland (51%) and shrubs (41%) within 80 km.
Uganda travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 35% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,206
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 18%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 29.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 518
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Moroto (2.5345°, 34.6666°, elevation 1,393 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).