SeasonMapUganda in January
January is one of Uganda's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 2 destinations average 82/100, led by Kampala at 83 — 28°C and 17 rainy days — while Bwindi is cooler at 21°C and scores 81.
#3 of 12 months for Uganda · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Uganda in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kampala | City | 28°C | 92 mm · 17 days | 83 tier A | — |
| 2 | Bwindi | National park | 21°C | 189 mm · 21 days | 81 tier A | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Uganda in January
- Festive exodus · Kampala · 20 Dec – 4 Jan