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Masindi

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Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Masindi month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Masindi are typically June, July and December, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), July the coldest (average low 18°C), and October the wettest (about 163 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)
January30.918.91611.3
February32.219.81911.2
March31.119.78111.0
April28.419.013410.1
May27.818.79710.6
June27.718.27510.8
July27.618.18710.5
August27.118.113910.6
September27.318.313810.5
October27.118.51639.7
November27.418.41279.8
December29.018.33911.0

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Research updated Monday, October 26, 2026
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Past and future events in Masindi

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1872

    As capital of Bunyoro, Masindi was visited by Samuel and Florence Baker, British explorers and anti-slavery campaigners, from 25 April 1872 to 14 June 1873.

  2. Baker Expedition Visit to Masindi

    As capital of Bunyoro, Masindi was visited by Samuel and Florence Baker from 25 April 1872 to 14 June 1873.

  3. Baker Expedition Visit

    Samuel and Florence Baker visited Masindi as the capital of Bunyoro from 25 April 1872 to 14 June 1873.

  4. Establishment of Masindi District

    Masindi District was established in 1976 when it was carved out from the larger Bunyoro District.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Masindi has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Samuel Baker

    British explorer and anti-slavery campaigner who visited Masindi as capital of Bunyoro from 25 April 1872 to 14 June 1873.

  • Florence Baker

    British explorer and anti-slavery campaigner who visited Masindi alongside Samuel Baker from 25 April 1872 to 14 June 1873.

  • Omukama Kabaléga

    King of Bunyoro whose hostility forced the Baker expedition to withdraw from Masindi.

Local business and employers

  • Masindi Farmers Agro Business Ltd

    An agro-business company located and operating in Masindi.

  • Kyobe Group Ltd

    A Masindi-based diversified holding company operating five divisions including Bar & Lounge, Electronics, Washing Bay, Financial Services, and Agro-Initiative.

  • Kinyara Sugar Works

    One of the three major manufacturers of refined sugar in Uganda, located 15 kilometres west of Masindi.

Newspapers and local media

  • Czuj Duch

    One of two Polish newspapers issued in Masindi during World War II.

  • Brzask

    One of two Polish newspapers issued in Masindi during World War II.

  • New Vision

    Newspaper that profiled the town of Masindi and identified key administrative and infrastructural challenges.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Kamurasi-Baker Monument

    Wikidata places this site in Masindi. Monument in Masindi, Uganda.

  • Masindi General Hospital

    Wikidata places this site in Masindi. Hospital in Uganda.

  • Masindi Hotel

    The oldest hotel in the country, built in 1923 in Masindi, where Ernest Hemingway, Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart stayed.

  • Masindi Hospital

    A 200-bed public hospital administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health located within Masindi.

  • Masindi Airport

    A public airport administered by the Civil Aviation Authority of Uganda located in Masindi.

  • Nyabyeya Polish Refugee Settlement

    Former World War II refugee settlement located within Uganda's Budongo Forest near Masindi town.

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01 · Overview

Masindi, in brief

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02 · History

How Masindi took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Masindi

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Masindi

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Masindi

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Masindi

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Masindi

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08 · Questions

Questions about Masindi

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Frequently Asked Questions about Masindi

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01 · Q&A

Where is Masindi located and what are its coordinates?

Masindi is situated in Uganda at geographic coordinates 1.6744, 31.7150, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Masindi?

Masindi has a recorded population of approximately 110,500 and observes the Africa/Kampala time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Masindi?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Masindi include EN-UG, LG, Swahili, Arabic, with UGX used for local transactions.

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