Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
December, January, June
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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The best time to visit Uganda for hiking is December, January, June, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.
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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Uganda
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 88Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 37 |
February | 82Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 54 |
March | 66Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 101 |
April | 56Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 152 |
May | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 141 |
June | 88Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 86 |
July | 86Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 92 |
August | 78Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 117 |
September | 75Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 123 |
October | 69Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 128 |
November | 72Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 118 |
December | 91Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 58 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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