Uganda’s Weekly Weather Forecast (October 10–17, 2023)
Date: October 10, 2023
Uganda is set to experience wetter conditions than usual, as indicated in the weekly rainfall forecast for October 10–17, 2023, provided by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC).
ICPAC, a network collaborating with national meteorological organizations including the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA), has forecasted above-average rainfall for various regions.
According to ICPAC’s report, the following regions are expected to witness wetter conditions:
| Regions | Expected Conditions |
|---|---|
| Southern Ethiopia | Wetter than Usual |
| Northern and South-Eastern South Sudan | Wetter than Usual |
| Most Parts of Uganda | Wetter than Usual |
| Rwanda | Wetter than Usual |
| Burundi | Wetter than Usual |
| Northern Tanzania | Wetter than Usual |
| Most Parts of Somalia | Wetter than Usual |
While the forecast predicts wetter conditions, the expected rainfall levels fall within the range of 50–200 mm.
Additionally, ICPAC’s report indicates that moderate rainfall, within the range of 50–200 mm, is anticipated in the following areas:
| Regions | Expected Rainfall |
|---|---|
| Burundi | Moderate Rainfall |
| Rwanda | Moderate Rainfall |
| Uganda | Moderate Rainfall |
| Most Parts of South Sudan | Moderate Rainfall |
| Somalia | Moderate Rainfall |
| Parts of North-Western Tanzania | Moderate Rainfall |
| Central to Southern Ethiopia | Moderate Rainfall |
| Western Kenya | Moderate Rainfall |
Apart from increased rainfall, the upcoming week in Uganda is also expected to bring warmer temperatures. ICPAC’s report suggests moderate to high temperatures, ranging from 20°C to 32°C, in the following regions:
| Regions | Expected Temperatures |
|---|---|
| Most Parts of Tanzania | Moderate to High Temperatures |
| Burundi | Moderate to High Temperatures |
| Uganda | Moderate to High Temperatures |
| Somalia | Moderate to High Temperatures |
| South Sudan | Moderate to High Temperatures |
| Djibouti | Moderate to High Temperatures |
| Eritrea | Moderate to High Temperatures |
| Sudan | Moderate to High Temperatures |
| Northern and Eastern Kenya | Moderate to High Temperatures |
Dr. Bob Ogwang, the acting executive director of the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA), has confirmed the onset of these weather conditions in various parts of Uganda. He encourages the public to stay informed by monitoring monthly updates and the 10-day weather statements.
