August · Uganda
Best time to visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in August
Average temperature 23°C, 84 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
8.5/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 84 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest scores 8.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 23°C, 84 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in southwest Uganda is an ancient rainforest where gorilla families are tracked on foot.
August in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
August averages 23°C (73°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
Rainfall runs 84 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight.
A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (4th of 12); only July scores higher, at 9.6/10.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in August?
- In August, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest averages 23°C, 84 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest?
- August earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in August?
- Expect about 84 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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