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Kampala

Decide whether to visit or live in Kampala, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Kampala?

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Kampala month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kampala are typically January, June and July, with average daytime highs around 25–27°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), August the coldest (average low 17°C), and April the wettest (about 231 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.717.58011.0
February27.318.56811.1
March26.418.614710.4
April24.918.52318.9
May24.618.018010.1
June24.617.39810.8
July24.717.28110.9
August25.417.111810.7
September26.117.413310.6
October26.017.81659.9
November25.517.61929.5
December25.617.512610.3

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What is being reported around Kampala

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People and places shaping Kampala

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Research updated Monday, August 24, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Kampala

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. 2010 al‑Shabaab bombings

    Two coordinated suicide bombings in Kampala on 11 July 2010 killed 74 people.

  2. 2021 ADF bombings

    Allied Democratic Forces suicide bombings near the central police station and parliament on 16 November 2021 killed three and injured 36.

  3. Battle of Kampala (1986)

    Capture of the city by Yoweri Museveni’s National Resistance Movement during the Ugandan Bush War.

Current public leadership

  • Erias Lukwago

    Current Mayor of Kampala, founding mayor of the Mayors Migration Council and serving on its Leadership Board since 2018.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Kampala has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Frederick Lugard

    British colonial officer who built Fort Lugard on Old Kampala Hill, the first seat of British authority in Uganda.

  • Kabaka Mutesa I

    King of Buganda during the 1860s–1870s when early European explorers visited the area that became Kampala.

  • Sir Albert Ruskin Cook

    British doctor and missionary who opened Mengo Hospital (1897) and founded Mulago Hospital (1913) in Kampala.

Local business and employers

  • Crown Beverages Limited

    Uganda’s sole Pepsi‑Cola franchise bottler, located in Nakawa, Kampala.

  • Google Wi‑Fi network

    Google launched its first public Wi‑Fi network in Kampala in December 2015.

Newspapers and local media

  • Daily Monitor

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Kampala. Daily newspaper in Uganda.

  • The Observer

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Kampala. Ugandan English newspaper.

  • New Vision

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Kampala. National English-language newspaper in Uganda.

  • Pearl Magic

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Kampala. TV Station.

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

Stable history, culture, districts, and practical reference remain in the main reading flow while the live layers above continue changing.

01 · Overview

Kampala, in brief

Kampala is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Kampala took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Kampala

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Kampala

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Kampala

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Kampala

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Kampala

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08 · Questions

Questions about Kampala

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Kampala

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Kampala located and what are its coordinates?

Kampala is situated in Uganda at geographic coordinates 0.3163, 32.5822 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Kampala?

Kampala has a recorded population of approximately 1,680,600 and observes the Africa/Kampala time zone (UGX).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Kampala?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Kampala include en-UG, lg, sw, ar, and the circulating currency is UGX.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kampala?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Kampala, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.