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Best Time To Visit Murchison Falls National Park (Month by Month)

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  1. January: Excellent
  2. February: Excellent
  3. March: Excellent
  4. April: Good
  5. May: Good
  6. June: Excellent
  7. July: Excellent
  8. August: Good
  9. September: Good
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Excellent
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  3. Fair
  4. Poor

Wildlife viewing in Murchison Falls National Park is generally good at all times of year, although best during the Dry season (December to February). However, January and February can be very hot. Scenery is more beautiful during the Wet season from March to November.


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calendar Best Time
December to February (Easier to spot animals)
clock High Season
June to September (Peak time for gorilla trekking; more people visit Uganda and Murchison Falls NP)
percentage Low Season
March to May and October to November
sun Best Weather
June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)
raincloud Worst Weather
April to May and August to October (Higher rainfall, but seldom enough to interfere with your safari)

December to February Dry Season

  • Animals are found more easily since they gather at water sources
  • Plenty of sun and almost no rain
  • Mosquitoes are fewer, so there is less risk of malaria
  • The heat in January and February can be unbearable

March to November Wet Season

  • The landscape is lush with greenery
  • Much of this period is low season, so there are fewer people around and rates may be lower
  • The park offers good wildlife viewing throughout the year
  • Murchison Falls lies in a relatively dry part of the country, and the rains rarely interfere with your safari
  • Minor roads may become impassable or tricky after heavy downpours

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Best Time To Go by Major Park

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  1. Bwindi Impenetrable NP
    1. January: Excellent
    2. February: Excellent
    3. March: Fair
    4. April: Poor
    5. May: Poor
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Good
    9. September: Fair
    10. October: Poor
    11. November: Poor
    12. December: Good
  2. Kibale National Park
    1. January: Excellent
    2. February: Excellent
    3. March: Fair
    4. April: Poor
    5. May: Good
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Good
    9. September: Fair
    10. October: Poor
    11. November: Poor
    12. December: Good
  3. Murchison Falls NP
    1. January: Excellent
    2. February: Excellent
    3. March: Excellent
    4. April: Good
    5. May: Good
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Good
    9. September: Good
    10. October: Good
    11. November: Good
    12. December: Excellent
  4. Queen Elizabeth NP
    1. January: Excellent
    2. February: Excellent
    3. March: Fair
    4. April: Poor
    5. May: Poor
    6. June: Good
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Good
    9. September: Fair
    10. October: Poor
    11. November: Fair
    12. December: Fair

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