Uganda National Mosque
The Uganda National Mosque is a large mosque located on Old Kampala Hill. Established in 1978, it holds the status of a National Cultural Site of Uganda. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Uganda, notable for its capacity to hold 12,200 people within its reinforced concrete structure.
Planning a visit
Kampala experiences consistent daily temperatures throughout the year, with highs generally between 23 °C and 25 °C and lows between 18 °C and 20 °C. The driest months are January, February, and July, which offer the most favorable conditions for exploring the site. Conversely, you should expect more consistent rain between March and May, as well as from September through November, when the number of rainy days increases significantly.
The mosque is located 6 km from the capital city center. Visitors arriving by air will typically land at Entebbe International Airport, situated 36 km away. To combine your visit with other local landmarks, the Independence Monument is 6 km away, the Uganda Museum is 6.9 km away, and the Kasubi Tombs are 9.5 km away. The price for entry is USh 20,000, which covers access to the interior and the minaret with a guide.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 21 °C on average. The wettest is April, with about 172 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 73 | 62 | 138 | 172 | 145 | 71 | 66 | 95 | 120 | 148 | 155 | 107 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
