Eastern

South Eastern (Kamuli, Iganga, North Bugiri, Luuka, Namutumba, Buyende, Kaliro and Tororo) districts

This region has been experiencing some isolated light outbreaks of showers and thunderstorms since July. Steady seasonal rains are expected to set in by mid / late -September reaching the peak levels around late-October to late November. The rain is expected to cease around early December. In general, near normal rains are expected to prevail over this region

Eastern Central (Pallisa, Budaka, Mbale, Sironko, Manafwa, Bududa, Kapchorwa, Kumi, Kaberamaido, Soroti, Serere, Amolatar, Butaleja, Bulambuli, Kween, Bukwo, Bukedea and Ngora) districts

The onset of seasonal rains is expected to set in by mid-September reaching the peak around late-October to late November. Thereafter, the rains are expected to decline steadily with cessation expected around early December. Overall near normal to above normal rains are expected over this region.

North Eastern (Katakwi, Moroto, Kotido, Nakapiripirit, Abim, Otuke, Napak, Amudat, Amuria, and Kaabong) districts

The region has been experiencing its seasonal rainfall since July which was punctuated by short dry spells over several parts. The intermittent rains are expected to continue up to around late September. Overall, there are high chances for below normal rains over this region.

Lake Victoria Basin

Central and Western Lake Victoria Basin (Kalangala, Buvuma, Kampala, Wakiso, Masaka, Mpigi, Butambala, Kalungu, Gomba and Mityana) districts

This region is currently experiencing light isolated intermittent rains and thunderstorms. The onset of seasonal rainfall is expected around late September. Peak rains are expected around late October/early November. Cessation is expected around early December. Overall, there is a high chance of near normal rains in this region.

Eastern Lake Victoria Basin (Jinja, Mayuge, Bugiri and Busia) districts

Currently the region is experiencing intermittent light and thunderstorms punctuated with dry spells over several areas. The onset of seasonal rains is expected to set in around mid/late September and steady rains are expected to reach the peak levels during the month of October and November. The season is expected to end around early December. Overall, near normal rains are expected to prevail over most part of this region.

Northern

Central Northern and Eastern parts of Northern Region (Gulu, Apac, Lira, Alebtong, Kitgum, Otuke, Pader, Amuru, Agago, Amolatar, Lamwo, Nwoya, Oyam, Kole, Dokolo and Kiryandongo) districts

The region is experiencing its major rainy season with isolated showers and thunderstorm in several parts. However, some parts have been experiencing dry spells. The current moderate seasonal rains are expected to continue up to early October when the peak of the seasonal rains is expected to set in. The rains are expected thereafter to decline with cessation around late November to early December. Overall, near normal rains are expected over this region.

North Western (Moyo, Arua, Maracha, Nebbi, Okoro, Adjumani, western Amuru, western Nwoya, Yumbe, Koboko and Zombo) districts

The region is currently experiencing its main rainy season which started in June. Steady rains are expected to get established by mid-September with the main peak occurring around late October to early November. Thereafter, a sharp decline is expected with cessation of seasonal rains likely to occur around late November. Overall, near normal rains with slight tendency to above normal are expected to prevail over this region.

Western

South Western (Kisoro, Kabale, Rukungiri, Kanungu, Ntungamo, Mbarara, Kiruhura, Isingiro, Ibanda, Bushenyi, Buhweju, Mitooma, Sheema, Rubirizi and Kasese) districts

The region is currently experiencing dry conditions with light intermittent rains in some few areas. This situation is expected to continue up to late September / early October when the onset of seasonal rains is expected to get established. The steady rains are expected to intensify with peak being experienced around late October. The cessation of rains is expected around late November / early December. Overall, near normal rains are expected over this region.

Central Western (Bundibugyo, Ntoroko, Kabarole, Kyenjojo, Kyegegwa, Kamwenge, Kibaale, Hoima, Buliisa and Masindi) districts

Northern parts of this region have been receiving substantial amount of rainfall during August. Currently, the region is experiencing intermittent light rains. The onset of seasonal rains is expected around late September. The peak of seasonal rains is expected to be realized around mid October. The cessation of rains is expected early December. Overall the region is expected to receive near normal rains.