Entebbe Weather in December 2026: what to expect (7.5/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in December

December falls in the wet season in Entebbe. Showers are often brief but intense. With 59.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (7.8/10) remains theoretically better.

December ranks 5 out of 12 months in Entebbe. Compared to November: 11 pts fewer rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index

8 · very high

protection essential

Feels like

muggy at times

19°

Daylight

12.0h of daylight

Air quality

fair

AQI 41

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Is December the right month?

The best month in Entebbe is January (7.8/10), 0.3 pt higher than December.

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Context

Our verdict

Entebbe, coastal town of Lake Victoria in Uganda 22 miles south of the capital Kampala: 70,000 inhabitants. Historic capital of the British protectorate of Uganda 1894-1962, kept as the presidential capital (presidential residence of Idi Amin Dada then Yoweri Museveni).

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Uganda

🗣️LanguageEnglish

💶CurrencyShilling ougandais (USh)

🚗DrivingLeft-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 79°F

❄️Coolest monthApril · 75°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 85%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)

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Location

Where is Entebbe ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Uganda

Equatorial tropical climate with a 7.8 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

0.06°N · 32.46°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Entebbe?

January is the best month with 79°F highs, 66°F lows, 7.5h of sunshine and 49.0% rainy days. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Entebbe get in January?

Entebbe averages 7.5 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.3/10.

What is the rainiest month in Entebbe?

April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Entebbe in January?

In January, overnight lows reach 66°F, while afternoon highs average 79°F.

Is Entebbe good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Entebbe scores 7.2/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 7.3/10.

When should you avoid Entebbe?

April is the most difficult month to visit Entebbe, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Entebbe in December?

The average UV index reaches 8 in December in Entebbe (very high), with about 12.0h of daylight. Protection essential.