December weather forecast
Kampala, Uganda

Tall buildings in the vast city of Kampala, Uganda, with a leafy appearance under the clear blue skies
Tall buildings in the vast city of Kampala, Uganda, with a leafy appearance under the clear blue skies

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Kampala, Uganda, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.5°C (61.7°F) and an average high of 25.9°C (78.6°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature is almost the same as in November - a still moderately hot 25.9°C (78.6°F). In December, the average low-temperature is 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Kampala is 80%.

Rainfall

In Kampala, in December, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kampala, there are 231.2 rainfall days, and 477mm (18.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:55 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Kampala is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kampala are January through May, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in December interpret into the following advice:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Kampala?

In Kampala, in December, the average high-temperature is 25.9°C (78.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 16.5°C (61.7°F). in March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Kampala?

The average relative humidity in December in Kampala is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Kampala?

In Kampala, Uganda, in December, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kampala?

With an average of 12h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kampala, Uganda.

What is the average length of the day in December in Kampala?

The average day length in December is 12h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kampala?

On the first day of December in Kampala, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:55 EAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kampala have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Kampala, Uganda, is 9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Kampala?

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in December in Kampala?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Kampala is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Kampala, Uganda

Average temperature in December - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (24.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (16.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Kampala, Uganda

Average pressure in December - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average pressure in December: 1011mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Kampala, Uganda

Average wind speed in December - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March, May and June (7.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (5.2km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Kampala, Uganda

Average humidity in December - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kampala, Uganda

Average rainfall in December - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average rainfall in December: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (18mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Kampala, Uganda

Average rainfall days in December - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are September and October (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kampala, Uganda

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 8min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kampala, Uganda

Average sunshine days in December - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kampala, Uganda

Average UV index in December - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, September and October (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in December
Kampala, Uganda

Average cloud cover in December - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in December
Kampala, Uganda

Average visibility in December - Kampala, Uganda
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June and July (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (8km).

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