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Lukaya, Uganda
Central Region · Uganda
Lukaya is a small city in Central Region, Uganda with a population of 25,600. Elevation: 3,957 ft (1,206 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lukaya
Lukaya is a town in the Kalungu District of the Central Region of Uganda. It is prominent for being a site of a battle, the battle of Lukaya, during the Uganda- Tanzania war.
People
Climate
| Population | 25,600 |
| Population Density | 68 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,957 ft (1,206 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.1131°, 31.8539° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Central Region |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.1 inches (1,170 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lukaya
Lukaya is a small city in Uganda (Central Region) with a population of 25,600. The city sits at an elevation of 3,957 feet (1,206 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Lukaya
Lukaya has an average annual temperature of 21.7°C (71°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.8°C), the coldest is Jul (20.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1458 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,957 ft (1,206 m) |
| Area | 374.0 sq mi (968.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.1131°N, 31.8539°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in |
Lukaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (1.4").
Colleges & Universities in Lukaya
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda Martyr's University | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Lukaya
73+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasaana Alliance Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabaale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabaale Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Equator Academy Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Future Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Yesu Akwagala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Yesu Akwagala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wagwa Memorial Day & Boarding Schl | - | - | - | - |
| Wagwa High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kigasa Baptist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Victoria College | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Stephen's College Bajja | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Stephen's Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Regina Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Paul Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Paul Kasunga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mark Bandwaniza Memmorial Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Kizito Nalinya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukulula Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mary's High School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Luke Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Charles Lwanga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| News Foundation Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mother Janet Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasasa Kiti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Crested High School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Jude Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukulula Our Lady Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mary's Primary School Lwanume | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Francis Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nunda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namuliro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lwanume Moslem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyakibuta Quan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiweesa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ddembe Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiti Cope Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisawo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiraga Moslem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| King David High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kayunga Parent's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasaana Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapeeren Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamuwunga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiti Modern Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Comprehensive High School | - | - | - | - |
| Buyikuuzi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulingo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Beth Pipe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bajja Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bajja Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mukoko Moslem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Crested High School | - | - | - | - |
| Lukaya Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Charles Kisitula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Standard View Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Novic Day and Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mustard Seed Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mustard Seed Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Lutengo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lutengo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lukaya Polytechnic Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Crane Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Lukaya Madarasat Noor Day & Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lukaya Education Centre Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lugasa Quran Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Living Hope Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lisa Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Lina Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyammunda Islamic Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Kiti Moslem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Lukaya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUDDU COMMUNITY MUSEUM |
Farmers Markets in Lukaya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukaya Road Toll Market | |||||
| Masaka Main Market |
Clinics in Lukaya
27 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lukaya
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Lukaya
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Entebbe International Airport | EBB | Large Airport |
| Bukasa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kajjansi Airfield | KJJ | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lukaya
What is the population of Lukaya?
Lukaya has a population of 25,600 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 374.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lukaya?
Lukaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches.