Kampala
Kampala, Uganda's capital, is known as the "City of Seven Hills" and is a vibrant hub near Lake Victoria.
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Overview
This city offers a range of attractions, including the Kasubi Tombs and the Uganda Museum. Transportation options include motorcycles, minibuses, and taxis, with diverse dining and accommodation choices available.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Kampala.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14🌧️26°C19°C69%9.3 mm
- WedJul 15🌦️26°C18°C71%1.4 mm
- ThuJul 16🌦️27°C19°C69%4.5 mm
- FriJul 17🌦️26°C18°C98%3.3 mm
- SatJul 18🌦️26°C19°C88%6.3 mm
- SunJul 19🌦️26°C18°C86%2.4 mm
- MonJul 20🌦️27°C19°C82%1.8 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation1225 mm
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°C | 18°C | 71 mm |
| Feb | 29°C | 18°C | 54 mm |
| Mar | 29°C | 18°C | 119 mm |
| Apr | 28°C | 18°C | 174 mm |
| May | 27°C | 18°C | 124 mm |
| Jun | 27°C | 18°C | 66 mm |
| Jul | 27°C | 17°C | 56 mm |
| Aug | 27°C | 17°C | 91 mm |
| Sep | 28°C | 17°C | 106 mm |
| Oct | 28°C | 18°C | 126 mm |
| Nov | 27°C | 18°C | 152 mm |
| Dec | 28°C | 18°C | 86 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified Jun 29, 2025
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Connectivity
Connectivity tiers and measured network speeds are provided for comparison.
Remote work tierOff the GridLess reliable internet connectivity
Download4.9 Mbps
Upload2.6 Mbps
Sources
- M-Lab NDT
Quality of life
Quality of LifeGenerally favorableSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareMixedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionHighSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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