UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Kampala, Uganda 
will be up to 12.5, indicating a extreme level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-09
UV index at 12.5 in Kampala means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
Kampala's UV index is generally high year-round, often ranging from 10 to 12, indicating very strong sun exposure typical for equatorial regions. UV levels peak around midday.
Kampala experiences a tropical rainforest climate with two rainy seasons, March to May and September to November. Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout the year, averaging 20°C to 30°C, with high humidity.
Compared to neighboring countries like Kenya and Tanzania, Kampala tends to have more consistent rainfall and warmer temperatures year-round due to its lower elevation and equatorial location. It is wetter than drier parts of East Africa such as northern Kenya.
See the UV index hour by hour for Kampala, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.