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Kampala vs Mbarara for Remote Work

Kampala and Mbarara are the two largest cities in Uganda with complete remote-work profiles. Kampala has about 1.7M residents; Mbarara has about 221K. Kampala is the national capital.

The best remote-work month in Kampala is typically March (22°C avg), compared with July (21°C avg) in Mbarara. Kampala sees about 25 rainy days that month, while Mbarara sees about 4 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 17–26°C in Kampala and 15–27°C in Mbarara.

Kampala sits at 1,223 m, versus 1,422 m in Mbarara.

Side-by-side

Kampala

Uganda

Population
1.7M
Elevation
1,223 m
Best month
March
Best-month temperature
22°C
Best-month range
19–25°C
Best-month rain
About 25 rainy days
Year temperature range
17–26°C
National capital
Yes

Mbarara

Uganda

Population
221K
Elevation
1,422 m
Best month
July
Best-month temperature
21°C
Best-month range
16–26°C
Best-month rain
About 4 rainy days
Year temperature range
15–27°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Kampala or Mbarara?
Kampala is the larger of the two complete profiles in Uganda, with about 1.7M residents compared with about 221K in Mbarara.
How does the climate compare in Kampala vs Mbarara?
The best remote-work month is typically March in Kampala (22°C avg) and July in Mbarara (21°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 25 rainy days in Kampala versus about 4 rainy days in Mbarara.