March · Uganda
Best time to visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in March
Average temperature 22°C, 126 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
8.1/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 22°C
- Rainfall
- 126 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest scores 8.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 22°C, 126 mm of rain, and roughly 21 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.
March holds up well in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — 6th best month
March averages 22°C (72°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
Monthly rainfall reaches 126 mm — wet for this destination — but about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 8.1/10 here, 6th 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.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in March?
- In March, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest averages 22°C, 126 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest?
- March earns a 8.1/10 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 March?
- Expect about 126 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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