Murchison Falls National Park

Weather & Climate

465 Murchison Falls Safaris

Expert

By Philip Briggs

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

Climate Chart Murchison Falls National Park – 615-1,187m / 2,018-3,894ft

The climate in Murchison Falls National Park is tropical and hot. Temperatures are quite uniform throughout the year. Daytime temperatures of around 31°C/88°F are common, with it cooling down at night to around 18°C/64°F.

The Wet season runs from March to November, with a drier period from June to July. There is little rain during the Dry season (December to February).

Dry Season –December to February

It is dry and hot.

December, January & February – These are the driest months. It is mostly sunny with clear skies. These are also the hottest months, with average temperatures of 32°C/90°F during the afternoon. It cools off at night to about 18°C/64°F.

Wet Season –March to November

It doesn’t rain that much in the Wet season, but occasional heavy storms can be expected.

March, April & May – By March the rains are starting, and there are more overcast skies. April and May experience more rainfall. Daytime temperatures average 31°C/88°F, while at night they average 20°C/68°F.
June & July – This is a bit of a drier spell, but rain should still be expected. Average daytime temperatures are around 30°C/86°F.
August, September, October & November – These are the wettest months, reaching a peak in October. It doesn't rain every day, but when it does, it tends to be torrential storms. Temperatures start to slowly increase by November.