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Hoima Weather in December

Hoima in December

The short of it: Hoima in December averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 18° · rain 51 mm · daylight 12 h 2 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: December & January

Thirty years of records give Hoima an average December high of 29°, a low of 18° and some 51 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 2 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates December 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Hoima runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Buhimba, 11 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Hoima, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 69 mm less rain
Versus January
2° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 2 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BuhimbaWestern Region11 km SSW29°18°52 mm
KikubeWestern Region17 km WSW29°18°52 mm
KigorobyaWestern Region21 km NNW29°18°42 mm
LwakyombaWestern Region36 km S29°18°49 mm
ButembaCentral Region42 km SE30°18°48 mm
MasindiWestern Region48 km ENE31°18°48 mm
Kyangwali Refugee CampWestern Region69 km WSW28°17°53 mm
KakumiroWestern Region73 km S28°17°57 mm

The Almanac · Hoima Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Hoima by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°18°23 mm6 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
February32°19°30 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
March31°19°82 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
April29°18°154 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
May28°18°121 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
June28°18°84 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
July27°17°74 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
August27°17°130 mm8 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
September28°17°138 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October28°17°152 mm6 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
November29°18°120 mm7 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
December29°18°51 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hoima in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hoima in December?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Hoima?

The Almanac gives December 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Hoima in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 2 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Hoima in December?

Hardly — December nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Hoima in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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