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Gulu

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Gulu?

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Gulu month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gulu are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), August the coldest (average low 18°C), and October the wettest (about 159 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January32.219.9711.2
February33.621.01211.3
March32.320.66411.0
April29.419.714910.3
May28.019.213710.6
June27.618.611211.0
July26.918.113310.6
August27.018.014810.7
September27.818.315210.9
October28.318.615910.3
November29.018.88510.4
December30.819.21911.0

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What is being reported around Gulu

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People and places shaping Gulu

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Research updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Past and future events in Gulu

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1996

    In 1996, the Ugandan government ordered all civilians in northern Uganda to relocate to internally displaced person (IDP) camps.

  2. Documented history · 2009

    In April 2009, all IDP camps were closed, and the people were allowed to return to their villages.

  3. Documented history · 2007

    Since the spring of 2007, there has been relative peace in the region as the LRA became a much less significant threat.

  4. 1996 IDP relocation

    Ugandan government ordered civilians in northern Uganda to relocate to IDP camps.

  5. 2009 IDP camp closures

    All IDP camps were closed and residents allowed to return to their villages.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Taban Lo Liyong

    Wikidata records Gulu as this person's place of birth. African writer poet academic literary critism.

  • Okot p'Bitek

    poet

  • Otema Alimadi

    former premier of Uganda

  • Lumix Da Don

    musical artist

  • Judith Heard

    fashion model

Historical figures

  • Okot p'Bitek

    Wikidata records Gulu as this historical figure's place of birth. Ugandan poet (1931–1982).

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Gulu, in brief

Gulu is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Gulu took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Gulu

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Gulu

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Gulu

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Gulu

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Gulu

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08 · Questions

Questions about Gulu

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gulu

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Gulu located and what are its coordinates?

Gulu is situated in Uganda at geographic coordinates 2.7746, 32.2990 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Gulu?

Gulu has a recorded population of approximately 177,400 and observes the Africa/Kampala time zone (UGX).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Gulu?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Gulu include en-UG, lg, sw, ar, and the circulating currency is UGX.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Gulu?

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