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Katoke Weather in December

Katoke in December

The short of it: Katoke in December averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 16° · rain 60 mm · daylight 12 h 5 min

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

Thirty years of records give Katoke an average December high of 27°, a low of 16° and some 60 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 5 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Katoke runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Kyenjojo, 16 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Katoke, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 65 mm less rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 5 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KyenjojoWestern Region16 km SSW27°15°63 mm
KyarusoziWestern Region17 km W26°15°61 mm
MuhorroWestern Region19 km NNE27°17°59 mm
MuhororoWestern Region22 km NNE28°17°59 mm
KagadiWestern Region24 km NE28°17°59 mm
ButunduziWestern Region30 km SE27°16°55 mm
KibaleWestern Region43 km E28°17°54 mm
Rwamwanja Refugee CampWestern Region46 km S27°16°64 mm

The Almanac · Katoke Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like November: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Katoke by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°26 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°16°31 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
March28°16°90 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April27°16°145 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
May27°16°91 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
June26°16°68 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
July26°15°59 mm8 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
August26°16°127 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
September26°15°138 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October26°16°167 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November26°16°125 mm7 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
December27°16°60 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Katoke in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Katoke in December?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Katoke?

The Almanac gives December 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Katoke in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 5 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Katoke in December?

Hardly — December nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Katoke in December?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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