Kampala in December

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C. Very wet: about 24 rainy days.

25°CAvg high
20°CAvg low
24Rainy days (133 mm)
11:59 hDaylight
06:46Sunrise · 18:45 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C
  • Very wet: about 24 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

25° 20° J 26° 21° F 25° 21° M 24° 20° A 24° 20° M 24° 19° J 24° 19° J 24° 19° A 25° 19° S 24° 19° O 24° 20° N 25° 20° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 25°C20°C108 mm 20– – 6.3
February 26°C21°C104 mm 19– – 6.5
March 25°C21°C165 mm 26– – 6.1
April 24°C20°C221 mm 28– – 6.1
May 24°C20°C187 mm 28– – 6.1
June 24°C19°C115 mm 23– – 6.1
July 24°C19°C83 mm 18– – 6.7
August 24°C19°C109 mm 23– – 6.1
September 25°C19°C121 mm 25– – 6.1
October 24°C19°C154 mm 28– – 6.1
November 24°C20°C179 mm 27– – 6.1
December 25°C20°C133 mm 24– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Kampala in December?

Daytime highs average 25°C and nights about 20°C.

When is the best time to visit Kampala?

The best months are July, February, January.