Uganda weather in December
Planning a journey to Uganda this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Uganda in December?
The weather in Uganda in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Kisoro at 23°C to very warm in Murchison Falls National Park at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Murchison Falls National Park and 14°C in Kisoro.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kidepo Valley National Park with an average of 26 mm to heavy rainfall in Kasese with 415 mm. Kampala enjoys a balanced 126 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Uganda in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Uganda climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Uganda?
Average weather in Kampala
In December Kampala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Entebbe
In December Entebbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Jinja
In December Jinja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Mbarara
In December Mbarara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Masaka
In December Masaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Uganda?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Uganda. Typically, the climate in Kampala is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December offering mostly pleasant weather in Kampala. On the other hand, the weather in April and May tend to be unpleasant.
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