The best time to visit Uganda is in the months of January and February than June to September. The weather is perfectly dry with little or no rainfall. Wildlife viewing is better when the game is more concentrated around water sources and tracking gorillas and chimpanzees is much easier during the dry season.
Uganda has two travel seasons: Dry and wet seasons. The Dry season falls in the months of January and February and June to August. The Wet season months are March to May and September to November with March, April & May experiencing the most rainfall throughout the country. The Month of April is the peak of the Rainy/wet season especially in the south area of Bwindi where most travellers go for Gorilla Trekking.
- March, April and May see the heaviest rainfall in Uganda, with shorter rains in October to November. This doesn’t affect your chances of spotting gorillas, although be prepared for a wet & slippery trek! Waterproofs, and waterproof boots, are essential. It’s also believed that the gorillas tend to move to the lower slopes during wetter weather for extra warmth – meaning your trek could be shorter.
Related: Trekking Gorillas in the Rainy Season.
- June, July, August and September are the peak months as they are generally dry (though rain can fall at any time), and coincide with school holidays. This is the best time to visit Uganda but book well in advance, especially if intending to go Gorilla trekking – as permits will sell out months in advance.
Related: Why we recommend booking your Gorilla Permits in advance.
- December, January and February are also great months to visit. Generally dry (though rains can go further into December), the wildlife will be lured to waterholes, making this a great time for boat safaris. Migratory birds are also present.
Temperatures tend to drop quite significantly in the night – you will need to bring a sweater or jumpe when coming to dinner and during your sleep.
