Uganda
Kampala in December
🌦️ Shoulder (showers)Pleasant, a little humid and some showers.
🎒 Pack: sunglasses & hat
Why December scores 8.1What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort8.9
- ✓Comfortable temperatures (27°C highs / 17°C lows)
- ✓Humid (dew point 17.4°C)
- ✓Mostly dry (~95 mm rain)
- Air quality7.0
- ✓Moderate (PM2.5 ~25 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards10.0
- ·No notable seasonal hazards
- Safety baseline2.0
- ·Very high caution
| Dec | Jun | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.1 Very good | 8.5 Excellent |
| Season | 🌦️ Shoulder (showers) | ☀️ Dry season |
| High / low | 27° / 17° | 26° / 17° |
| Rain | 95 mm | 66 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 17° | dew pt 17° |
| PM2.5 | 25 µg/m³ | 18 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast). Temperatures: Kampala weather-station normals. Rainfall: Kampala weather-station normals (national met service).
Holidays & crowdsDecember 2026
Long weekendThere's at least one long weekend. Domestic travel picks up and popular spots get busier over those days.
- Christmas Day 25–27 Dec · 3 days off in a row
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore KampalaEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyKampala is Uganda's capital, built across hills near the shores of Lake Victoria. Travellers come for its markets, religious landmarks, Buganda heritage and as a starting point for safaris.
No major events on our calendar for December.
Coming up later
Uganda Martyrs DayEvery year3 June every year
Huge numbers of pilgrims, many walking from far away, gather to honour the Uganda Martyrs.
Why go: Expect very heavy crowds and traffic around Namugongo.
Where: Namugongo Martyrs' Shrine
Independence DayEvery year9 October every year
Uganda's national day, marked with official celebrations.
Why go: Public holiday; some businesses close.
Where: Across the city
Kasubi Tombs
A UNESCO-listed burial site of Buganda kings with a large thatched building.
💡 Check access before visiting, as parts have been under restoration.
Uganda National Mosque
A large mosque on Old Kampala Hill whose minaret offers views over the city.
💡 Dress modestly; coverings are usually provided.
Uganda Museum
The national museum with ethnography, history and traditional musical instruments.
Namugongo Martyrs' Shrine
A major pilgrimage site honouring the Uganda Martyrs.
Ndere Cultural Centre
A venue for traditional music and dance performances from across Uganda.
💡 Check the schedule for evening shows.
Rolex
An omelette rolled up in a chapati, a famous street snack.
💡 Street stands throughout the city
Luwombo
Meat or groundnut stew steamed in banana leaves.
💡 Local restaurants serving Ugandan food
Matooke
Steamed and mashed green bananas, a staple food.
💡 Local eateries
Nsenene
Fried grasshoppers, a seasonal delicacy.
💡 Street vendors during the rainy seasons, especially around May and November
Barkcloth
Cloth made from the bark of the mutuba tree, a UNESCO-recognised tradition.
💡 Craft markets in the city
Ugandan coffee
Arabica and robusta coffee grown in Uganda.
💡 Supermarkets and cafes
Woven baskets
Colourful baskets and mats woven from natural fibres.
💡 Craft markets in the city