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Best Time to Visit Uganda (Month by Month)

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

The best time to visit Uganda is from June to August and December to February, which are the Dry seasons. Wildlife viewing is at its peak then. Primate walks in the forest are a big part of any safari in Uganda. The habitat of rainforests is, by default, very wet, and you can't avoid rain completely. However, after heavy rain, the skies often open up to bright sunshine.


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calendar Best Time
June to August and December to February (Most parks)
clock High Season
June to September (It's rarely crowded, but you may need to book your gorilla permits long in advance)
percentage Low Season
March to May and October to November (Dirt roads and forest trails can be in poor condition)
sun Best Weather
June to July and January to February (Little rainfall)
raincloud Worst Weather
March to May (Peak of the Wet season)

June to August & December to February Dry Seasons

  • These dry months are the best time for gorilla trekking
  • In the parks and reserves, there is less vegetation and animals gather around water sources, making wildlife easier to spot
  • Even during the high season (June to September), most parks don’t feel crowded
  • The skies are clear, with less rain and more sunshine
  • Gorilla permits need to be booked very far in advance

March to May & September to November Wet Seasons

  • The scenery of the reserves is greener
  • It’s low season, which means lower rates
  • Although wildlife in the savannah parks and reserves is easier to spot in the Dry season, you’ll still see plenty
  • There are many newborn animals
  • Some dirt roads get very bad, and cars often get stuck
  • Forest trails can become slippery and challenging
  • You won’t be able to change your expensive gorilla permit if it pours with rain (departures go ahead as scheduled)

Wildlife Photos

Juvenile tree-climbing lion Young male white rhinoceros +48 Photos

Best Time To Go by Major Park

Most parks are best visited during the Dry seasons from June to August and December to February.

  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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