Uganda in January

January is one of Uganda's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 3 destinations average 83/100, led by Queen Elizabeth National Park at 84 — 26°C and 7 rainy days — while Bwindi is cooler at 22°C and scores 82.

#3 of 12 months for Uganda · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇺🇬 Uganda, month by month

83/100 in January
  1. 83Jan
  2. 80Feb
  3. 74Mar
  4. 71Apr
  5. 76May
  6. 84Jun
  7. 86Jul
  8. 79Aug
  9. 76Sep
  10. 74Oct
  11. 73Nov
  12. 77Dec

Where in Uganda in January

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1Queen Elizabeth National ParkNational park26°C33 mm · 7 days84 tier AYes
2KampalaCity29°C83 mm · 17 days83 tier A—
3BwindiNational park22°C161 mm · 19 days82 tier AYes

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

Seasons in force

Dry season · 1 place

Better months for Uganda

July · 86/100June · 84/100February · 80/100Weakest: April · 71/100
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