Kampala in November
Not the best time
Another soggy month that tests your patience with daily downpours. The bright side is empty attractions and rock-bottom accommodation prices.
Weather
November continues the wet season with regular heavy rains and high humidity levels. You'll face 13-15 rainy days with some spectacular thunderstorms that light up the sky. Temperatures stay warm but the constant moisture makes everything feel clammy.
26°C high18°C low14 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$68/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Kampala Restaurant Week
- •Preparation for Christmas events begins
November Tips
- •Restaurant Week provides good indoor entertainment during rainy spells
- •Traffic becomes nightmarish when it rains - budget extra time
- •Consider staying in hotels with good indoor facilities
All Months
Kampala's weather stays pretty consistent year-round – warm days, cool nights, and afternoon thunderstorms that clear quickly. The dry seasons from December through February and June through August offer the most reliable weather for exploring on foot. But here's what guidebooks won't tell you: the rainy seasons bring the city to life. Markets overflow with fresh produce, the seven hills turn impossibly green, and hotel prices drop 30-40%. Just pack a decent rain jacket and waterproof shoes. The roads turn into rivers during heavy downpours. Avoid March through May if you're planning day trips to national parks – many roads become impassable, and wildlife viewing suffers. December brings the best weather but also the highest prices and biggest crowds around New Year's. For the sweet spot of good weather and reasonable prices, aim for late June through August.
Kampala Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
4/10
Families
5/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
4/10
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