Queen Elizabeth National Park weather in December

December in Queen Elizabeth National Park: warm, rainy, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Queen Elizabeth National Park🇺🇬 Uganda · East Africa · National park79
  1. 84Jan
  2. 81Feb
  3. 76Mar
  4. 74Apr
  5. 77May
  6. 81Jun
  7. 84Jul
  8. 78Aug
  9. 75Sep
  10. 73Oct
  11. 72Nov
  12. 79Dec

#5 of 12 months in Queen Elizabeth National Park · #497 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 79/100 (tier B)

Days
25°C
Nights
16°C
Wet days
19
Sun
10.8 h
Humidity
81%
Daylight
12 h
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Photo: Robert Weinkove using Minolta Dynax 4 camera · CC BY-SA 3.0

Traveller notes on Queen Elizabeth National Park in December

Other months in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth-forum threads comparing a November versus December visit describe October-November as genuinely the wetter stretch here, posters weighing whether wildlife viewing suffers enough to push a trip into December instead. Regulars call heavier rain a real factor slowing game drives, several posters naming muddier roads and thicker vegetation as the tradeoff for November. Posters call November still genuinely worthwhile for anyone prioritizing lush scenery and fewer crowds over peak-season sightings, several regulars naming this the honest calculus. Regulars call the Kazinga Channel boat cruise a real reliable option regardless of rain, several threads naming it less weather-dependent than a game drive. Posters recommend building flexibility into a November itinerary, several regulars calling this standard given how quickly conditions can shift. The record: 24.2C days, 15.6C nights, an extraordinarily high 209mm across nearly 25 days and 85 percent humidity.
QueenElizabethNovemberRegular · November · 5 days ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Queen Elizabeth-forum threads on an April visit describe this as genuinely one of two real rainy stretches, posters naming March-May and October-November the wetter windows with heavy downpours turning murram roads to real mud. Regulars call April genuinely low season, several posters confirming trip length stays flexible with real availability easier to find than during peak months. Posters call prices genuinely discounted through April, several regulars naming this a real advantage for budget travelers willing to accept muddier roads and harder spotting. Regulars call heavy rain capable of slowing travel considerably, several threads warning dirt roads can turn into real mud traps complicating even short drives. Posters recommend real waterproof gear and a flexible schedule, several regulars calling this genuinely necessary advice for the wetter season here. The record: 25.7C days, 16C nights, an extraordinarily high 179.5mm across nearly 22 days and 79 percent humidity.
QueenElizabethAprilRegular · April · 5 days ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Queen Elizabeth-forum threads on a September visit describe a real three-week Uganda trip starting late August as a standard itinerary, one poster discussing accommodation at Ishasha River Camp and Mweya Campsite. Regulars call Kasenyi, Mweya and Ishasha the three real sectors most posters compare for wildlife viewing, several threads naming each for slightly different game. Posters recommend chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge as a real highlight alongside standard drives, several regulars naming hot air ballooning and launch cruises on the Kazinga Channel as further options. Regulars call current safety concerns genuinely overstated, several posters reporting no real issues and noting increased ranger presence. Posters recommend real waterproof gear regardless of a clear morning, several regulars calling this genuinely one of the wetter stretches on the calendar here. The record: 25.5C days, 15.8C nights, an extraordinarily high 156.8mm across 22 days and 79 percent humidity.
QueenElizabethSeptemberRegular · September · 5 days ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Queen Elizabeth-forum threads on a July visit describe this as genuinely one of two real low-rainfall windows, regulars naming June-August the long stretch alongside the shorter January-February window. Posters call sparse vegetation a real advantage in July, several regulars describing wildlife as considerably easier to locate once animals concentrate around remaining water. Regulars call July genuinely peak season overall, several threads warning this overlaps with gorilla-trekking season elsewhere and parks run busier with premium pricing. Posters recommend booking accommodation and permits well ahead of a July trip, several regulars calling this standard given how demand overlaps this month. Regulars call real daytime warmth paired with genuinely cool nights typical in July, several threads recommending layers for early morning drives regardless of the forecast. The record: 27.1C days, 15.7C nights, an extraordinarily high 31.7mm across over 5 days and 55 percent humidity.
QueenElizabethJulyRegular · July · 5 days ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Queen Elizabeth National Park climate normals — December

Daytime high25°C / 76°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low16°C / 60°F
Rainfall116 mm / 4.6 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days19 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point16°C / 61°F
Sunshine10.8 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Air quality (US AQI)95🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Queen Elizabeth National Park in December

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)

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Best months for Queen Elizabeth National Park's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherQueen Elizabeth National Park's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.

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Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Queen Elizabeth National Park — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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Queen Elizabeth National Park in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park?
December in Queen Elizabeth National Park: warm, rainy, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Queen Elizabeth National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
What is the weather like in Queen Elizabeth National Park in December?
In December, Queen Elizabeth National Park averages a daily high of 24.7°C and a low of 15.7°C, with about 116.2 mm of rain over roughly 18.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Queen Elizabeth National Park in December?
Queen Elizabeth National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 95 in December.

Within 300 km: Bwindi's Second dry window around 1 Dec – 20 Feb.