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Central Uganda Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Central Uganda, Uganda in December.

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Kampala Entebbe Jinja Njeru

Are you planning a trip a to Central Uganda, Uganda in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Central Uganda in December

Central Uganda, Uganda is a region in Uganda. December in Central Uganda generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Kampala.

For specific regional insights in Central Uganda, Uganda, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kampala with an average of 143 mm (5.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Njeru with 167 mm (6.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Kampala gets around 126 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Central Uganda - and find the best time to visit. (based on Kampala)

January27°C (81°F) February28°C (82°F) March27°C (81°F) April26°C (79°F) May26°C (79°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September26°C (79°F) October26°C (79°F) November26°C (79°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Central Uganda in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Central Uganda.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Central Uganda

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Central Uganda, Uganda?

Temperature range in Central Uganda (December)

Precipitation variation in Central Uganda (December)

Kampala

In December Kampala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
126 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
195 mm (7.7 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
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Entebbe

In December Entebbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
211 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
194 mm (7.6 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
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Jinja

In December Jinja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
126 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
217 mm (8.5 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
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Njeru

In December Njeru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
126 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
218 mm (8.6 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Central Uganda, in Uganda.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Central Uganda in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kampala 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Entebbe 26°C (79°F) 21°C (70°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Jinja 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Njeru 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)

Central Uganda weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central Uganda, Uganda in December?

Expect very good weather across Central Uganda, Uganda in December. The popular destination of Kampala averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Central Uganda, Uganda in December?

Average temperatures in Central Uganda, Uganda during December range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 26°C (79°F) in Kampala.

Does Central Uganda, Uganda get a lot of rain in December?

Kampala typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 143 mm (5.6 in) on average across Central Uganda, Uganda.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Central Uganda, Uganda?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Central Uganda, Uganda with overall very good weather in Kampala. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December offering mostly very good weather in Kampala. The weather in April and May, on the other hand, tends to be mixed.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Central Uganda.

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