When is the best time to visit Uganda?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest: July & June; Entebbe: July & January; Jinja: July & August; Kampala: January & July.

Which month is best overall in Uganda?

Averaged across our 4 destinations in Uganda, the strongest months are July, January, February. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

How are the Uganda travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Uganda: Weather by Month

01 · Uganda

About Uganda

Uganda sits across the equator in East Africa, a green country of hills, lakes and rainforest at the headwaters of the Nile. Kampala anchors the south, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is the best place to track mountain gorillas, Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls parks hold savanna wildlife, and the Rwenzori mountains rise on the western border. The drier months from December to February and June to August are easiest for parks and trekking, while the rains turn tracks muddy.

Did you know?

Uganda is the source of the Nile at Jinja, where the river leaves Lake Victoria.
Bwindi's forests hold about half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas.
Murchison Falls squeezes the Nile through a seven-metre gap, and the country has more than 1,000 bird species.

Weather

Uganda: weather by month

Warmest month: February (24°C). Wettest: November (227 mm). Best overall score: July (8.9/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	23°C	52 mm	24	8.7/10
February	24°C	56 mm	21	8.2/10
March	24°C	213 mm	25	6.1/10
April	22°C	180 mm	21	6.5/10
May	22°C	95 mm	21	7.7/10
June	22°C	98 mm	19	7.7/10
July	22°C	48 mm	18	8.9/10
August	23°C	73 mm	20	8.2/10
September	23°C	173 mm	21	6.6/10
October	22°C	200 mm	22	6.6/10
November	22°C	227 mm	16	6.0/10
December	22°C	119 mm	19	7.3/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: Target July, January, February — that is where comfort scores peak (8.9/10). November is the weakest month at 6.0/10.
02Weather & what to pack: July averages 22°C with 48 mm of rain and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value: If budget matters, target February — 8.2/10 with lighter demand than July.

Things to do in Uganda

Uganda. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Uganda?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest: July & June; Entebbe: July & January; Jinja: July & August; Kampala: January & July.
Which month is best overall in Uganda?: Averaged across our 4 destinations in Uganda, the strongest months are July, January, February. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Uganda does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 4 destinations in Uganda: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Entebbe, Jinja, Kampala.
How are the Uganda travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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