When is the Best time to visit Nkuringo Region? Which is the best season to visit Nkuringo Region? When is The Busiest time for travel to Nkuringo Region?
The Best time to visit the Nkuringo region is during the dry season months of June – August, or December – February when the trails are fairly drier and therefore easier to navigate. However, it is important to remember that the dry season months mentioned above are also the peak season for tourism in Uganda and East Africa in general. We recommend booking your accommodation, gorilla permits, and flights well in advance – so as to significantly save big on your trip to Nkuringo Region.
What is the weather like in Nkuringo Region? Best time to visit Nkuringo Region
If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in the Nkuringo Region are June, July, and then August. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain occurs around early June. For example, on the week of June 4th, there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain in early March with an average of 3 days of significant rains.
While we endeavor to provide relatively accurate travel news about the Nkuringo region, we recommend that you treat this as a guide as prevailing weather conditions in and around Nkuringo Region can change from time to time.
The Busiest and Least Crowded Months for Nkuringo Region
The busiest month for tourism in the Nkuringo region (Southern Bwindi) is March, followed by July and June. Generally speaking, prices or rates for hotels and flights in and out of Uganda will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Fewer tourists do visit Nkuringo Region in November, However, those that do opt for the low season months of April, May, or November are likely to save big on their overall safari costs.
Learn more; How to Plan a Budget Safari to Nkuringo Region.
Overall Nkuringo Travel Experience by Season Best time to visit Nkuringo Region
- Fall (March through May)
Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 74.5°F (23.6°C) and 71.6°F (22°C) with similar temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 4 to 10 days of significant precipitation per month. Fall is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.
- Winter (June through August)
The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the least precipitation with 1 to 2 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the second busiest season for tourism in Nkuringo, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly more.
- Spring (September through November)
Spring daily highs range from 75.3°F (24.1°C) and 71.9°F (22.2°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 5 to 8 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.
- Summer (December through February) Best time to visit Nkuringo Region
The weather is perfect this time of year in Nkuringo to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 76.4°F (24.7°C) and 71.6°F (22°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 4 to 6 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.
