December · Uganda
Best time to visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in December
Average temperature 20°C, 102 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest scores 7.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 20°C, 102 mm of rain, and roughly 17 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.
December holds up well in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — 9th best month
December averages 20°C (69°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
At 102 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 7.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in December?
- In December, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest averages 20°C, 102 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest?
- December earns a 7.6/10 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 December?
- Expect about 102 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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