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 typically peak at around 30°C/86°F, cooling down at night to about 19°C/66°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 in Murchison Falls.
- 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 31°C/88°F during the afternoon. It cools off at night to about 20°C/68°F.
Wet Season March to November
Murchison Falls is drier than some parts of Uganda, even in the Wet season, but occasional heavy storms can be expected.
- March, April & May – The rains usually start some time in March, and skies are more overcast. April and May both experience an average monthly rainfall in excess of 130mm/5in. Temperatures average 30°C/86°F during the daytime, 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. Daytime temperatures are around 29°C/84°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.