Best Time To Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park (Month by Month)

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

1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor

Queen Elizabeth National Park is open all year long, but wildlife viewing is at its best from January to February and June to July (the Dry seasons). However, this scenic park is at its most beautiful in the Wet seasons (March to May and August to December). From April to May and September to November it tends to be very wet and rain might interfere with your safari.

Best Time

January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season

June to September (There are many visitors in Uganda as this is a premium time for gorilla trekking)

Low Season

April to May and October to November (There are fewer people in the park)

Best Weather

June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Worst Weather

April to May and September to November (High rainfall; some roads become impassable)

January to February & June to July Dry Seasons

• Wildlife is easier to spot as the vegetation thins and animals gather around water sources
• Drier trails make chimp trekking easier
• Sunny days are plentiful
• The best time for birding is late May to September
• Views aren't as good due to the hazy air

March to May & August to December Wet Seasons

• You will see a decent amount of wildlife year-round
• The landscape is beautiful and green
• Migratory birds can be spotted from November to April
• Roads may become inaccessible after heavy rains and forest trails get slippery
• Afternoon thunderstorms should be expected, and it might drizzle for days at a time

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Best Time To Go by Major Park

1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor

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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