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Queen Elizabeth National Park Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda in December.

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Kasese Katunguru

Considering a trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Queen Elizabeth National Park in December

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda is a region in Uganda. December in Queen Elizabeth National Park generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Kasese to 29°C (84°F) in Katunguru. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Katunguru and 17°C (63°F) in Kasese.

To explore the conditions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Katunguru with an average of 238 mm (9.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Kasese with 415 mm (16 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Kasese.

Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Queen Elizabeth National Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on Kasese)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March27°C (81°F) April27°C (81°F) May27°C (81°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October27°C (81°F) November26°C (79°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Queen Elizabeth National Park in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Queen Elizabeth National Park.

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 Queen Elizabeth National Park

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda?

Temperature range in Queen Elizabeth National Park (December)

Precipitation variation in Queen Elizabeth National Park (December)

Kasese

In December Kasese generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
380 mm (15 in)
415 mm (16 in)
305 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Katunguru

In December Katunguru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
252 mm (9.9 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Queen Elizabeth National Park in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kasese 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 415 mm (16 in)
Katunguru 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 238 mm (9.4 in)

Queen Elizabeth National Park weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda in December?

In December, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda generally has less favorable weather conditions. Kasese sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda in December?

In Kasese, the average daytime high in December is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda get a lot of rain in December?

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, with Kasese averaging around 415 mm (16 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda with often less favorable weather in Kasese.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly excellent weather in Kasese. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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