Uganda
Practical guide
Uganda is in Eastern Africa. It has 51,384,894 inhabitants across 241,550 km². It borders 5 countries. It is landlocked. Its capital is Kampala. People speak English, Swahili and the currency is the Ugandan Shilling (UGX). Ezplora has pages for 5 of its cities, with month-by-month climate and the distances between them.
- Capital
- Kampala
- Population
- 51,384,894
- Area
- 241,550 km²
- Currency
- Ugandan Shilling · UGX
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Time zone
- Africa/Kampala
- Dialling code
- +256
- Domain
- .ug
When to go to Uganda
The best months to visit Kampala are June, July and August. In Kampala, daytime highs go from 26° in May to 28° in January. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is April (184 mm) and the driest is July (64 mm). The rainy season runs from March to May.
Weather in Kampala month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° |
| low | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 16° |
| rain | 72 mm | 69 mm | 134 mm | 184 mm | 157 mm | 78 mm | 64 mm | 83 mm | 105 mm | 129 mm | 146 mm | 93 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Cities in Uganda
Distances in Uganda
- Kampala → Nansana10 km 46 min · 10 min
- Kampala → Kira Town13 km 46 min · 17 min
- Kampala → Bunamwaya Stadium10 km 46 min · 12 min
- Kampala → Kyengera15 km 46 min · 13 min
46 min · 
10 minNeighboring countries
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Uganda?
The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
What currency is used in Uganda?
Uganda uses the Ugandan Shilling (UGX).
What language is spoken in Uganda?
In Uganda, people speak English, Swahili.
When is the best time to visit Uganda?
The best months to visit Kampala are June, July and August. In Kampala, daytime highs go from 26° in May to 28° in January. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is April (184 mm) and the driest is July (64 mm). The rainy season runs from March to May.
Data from Banco Mundial, GeoNames and WorldClim. Photo from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).