December weather forecast
Uganda

December in Uganda heralds the onset of the short dry season, a period that extends through February. This month sees a significant drop in rainfall, with precipitation averages falling to between 60mm (2.36") to 90mm (3.54") across the country. The temperatures remain fairly consistent with the previous months, fluctuating between 20°C (68°F) and 26°C (78.8°F), providing a warm climate that is ideal for various outdoor activities.

In Uganda's major cities, December follows a similar weather trend. In Kampala, the capital city, temperatures usually range from 18°C (64.4°F) to 26°C (78.8°F) with a noticeable reduction in rainfall. Similarly, Entebbe experiences temperatures between 19°C (66.2°F) and 26°C (78.8°F), and sees a substantial decrease in rain showers compared to the preceding month.

Compared to November, December brings a clear shift in weather. The transition from the rainy season to the dry season leads to a considerable reduction in rainfall, with fewer and less intense showers. Meanwhile, temperatures remain relatively stable, providing consistently warm days.

As with the rest of the year, there is no snowfall in December in Uganda, given its tropical climate and location on the equator. Instead, December brings warm, sunny weather, and blue skies, making it a popular month for tourism. The combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall creates ideal conditions for wildlife viewing and exploration of the country's diverse landscapes.

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• Kampala - December »
  The month of December in Kampala experiences a further decrease in rainfall from November and sees a slight rise in temperatures. The month with the shortest days in Kampala is December, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
• Entebbe - December »
  Rounding out the year, December in Entebbe brings a decrease in rainfall, ushering a brief respite from the intensive rain routine of previous months. Entebbe records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F) in December, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month.
• Mbarara - December »
  The month with the longest days in Mbarara is December, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight. In Mbarara, Uganda, in December, during 25.5 rainfall days, 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Mbale - December »
  In Mbale, Uganda, in December, during 21.4 rainfall days, 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mbale snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.
• Masaka - December »
  In Masaka, during December, the rain falls for 24.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 124mm (4.88") of precipitation. In Masaka, in December, it is raining for 24.6 days, with typically 124mm (4.88") of accumulated precipitation.
• Gulu - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Gulu, Uganda, with an average of 12h and 0min of daylight. In December, in Gulu, Uganda, the rain falls for 12.4 days.
• Lira - December »
  In Lira, Uganda, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation. In Lira, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Fort Portal - December »
  In Fort Portal, Uganda, during December, the rain falls for 27.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 144mm (5.67") of precipitation. December offers a welcome break from the heavier showers for the people of Fort Portal, Uganda registering highs of 25.4°C (77.7°F) and lows of 13.8°C (56.8°F).
• Hoima - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Hoima is December, with an average of 12h and 0min of daylight. In Hoima in December, it is raining for 17.2 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation.
• Soroti - December »
  December rings in drier weather in Soroti marking the end of the rainy season with the lowest rainfall in the latter half of the year at 55mm (2.17"). With an average of 12h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Soroti, Uganda.
• Arua - December »
  With the advent of December, Arua embraces a distinctive weather personality, characterized by a leap in temperature to 29.9°C (85.8°F) and a significant rainfall reduction to 22mm (0.87"). In Arua, Uganda, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.