Uganda Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 4
Do Not Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Uganda safe to visit right now?
Do Not Travel. Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision.
Uganda has a Travel Risk Calculator baseline composite score of 50 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); city-level files are available for 2 cities. This page covers the country-level baseline across nine weighted safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Uganda, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Uganda assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 2, 2026
Uganda carries a baseline composite risk score of 50 out of 100, reflecting an elevated risk level, and is subject to a Level 4 travel advisory from the US State Department. Additionally, an ongoing drought disaster alert affects the region, alongside a Level 1 global Dengue health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 1, 2026 00:49 UTC
How safe is Uganda to visit in 2026?
Uganda is currently under a US State Department Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 50/100 elevated baseline composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The full live US State Department advisory text for Uganda, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Kampala, Nansana), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country baseline composite
Data file
| Confidence | 50 |
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| Source note | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 2 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Threat Vector Baseline
City Risk Files in Uganda
Showing 2 of 2 reviewed cities in Uganda, ranked by population.
Live conditions in Uganda
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 4 · Do Not Travel
Uganda - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Uganda as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 2 - Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda ALERT · 2026-08-04
CDC recommends practicing enhanced precautions for travel to Uganda or to provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) not affected by the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak. Country List : Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda Country List : Democratic
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Uganda. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Uganda
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- Disaster Rescuers battle floods and debris as Himalayan disaster death toll nears 800 - Daily Monitor www.monitor.co.ug · Aug 30, 2026 16:06 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Outed, Hunted and Forced to Flee: A Ugandan Queer Activist’s Desperate Journey to Survive - MambaOnline www.mambaonline.com · Aug 29, 2026 14:31 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Sudanese Minister of Social Welfare Discusses Voluntary Return Arrangements in Uganda - Sudan Horizon sudanhorizon.com · Aug 28, 2026 20:52 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Canada extends Ebola travel restrictions for another 30 days - CTV News www.ctvnews.ca · Aug 28, 2026 13:30 UTC · via Googlenews
- Health WHO Confirms End of Uganda Ebola Outbreak Amid Congo Case - Mjengo Hub mjengohub.co.ke · Aug 28, 2026 08:05 UTC · via Googlenews
- Health Ebola outbreak over in Uganda but cases still rising in DR Congo - France 24 www.france24.com · Aug 27, 2026 10:56 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Uganda: Muhoozi Kainerugaba Declares 2031 Presidential Bid To Succeed Museveni | Firstpost Africa - Firstpost www.firstpost.com · Aug 26, 2026 17:59 UTC · via Googlenews
- General UCC/UCUSAF Grant for ICT Circular Economy and E-Waste Ecosystems Project (Uganda) - fundsforNGOs www2.fundsforngos.org · Aug 25, 2026 11:00 UTC · via Googlenews
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1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Uganda
The most weather-stable two-month window for Uganda is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 18°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 93 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include monsoon in March–May and October–November; heavy rain season in April–May. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Aug 31, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 999 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | — |
| Fire | — |
| General emergency | 112 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
No live AI briefing for Uganda yet
This country’s baseline scores are above, but no recent user has run a personalized assessment that activated the live AI layer. The live layer adds current public-source intelligence (advisories, news, disasters, health alerts) on top of the baseline.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Uganda safe to visit right now?
Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision. Composite baseline: 50/100 (Elevated risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Uganda?
The current US State Department advisory level for Uganda is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Uganda in September 2026?
For September 2026, the baseline composite for Uganda is 50/100 (Elevated risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Uganda?
City-specific files for Uganda are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Uganda were last reviewed on May 18, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Uganda?
July–August is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Uganda is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 18°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 93 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Uganda?
monsoon: March–May and October–November; heavy rain season: April–May.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.