Budongo Forest

Weather & Climate

28 Budongo Forest Chimp Tours

Expert

By Philip Briggs

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

Climate Chart Budongo Forest – 728-1,145m / 2,388-3,757ft

Budongo Forest has a hot, tropical climate. Temperatures range from a daytime high of around 29°C/84°F to a much cooler 18°C/64°F at night. The area experiences a Wet season from March to November, when rain usually comes in the form of brief but very heavy storms. There is little rainfall during the Dry season (December to February).

Dry Season –December to February

December, January & February – Skies are clear and full of sunshine, and the highest temperatures of the year are experienced. It is an average of 29°C/84°F during the day, cooling down to 19°C/66°F at night. The humidity is relatively low.

Wet Season –March to November

March, April & May – Rainfall increases from March onward, reaching a peak in April. Temperatures range from about 29°C/84°F during the day to 19°C/66°F at night. Forest trails might be slippery and hard to navigate.
June & July – There is a bit of a drier spell in the Wet season. But although rainfall decreases compared to April and May, it is still quite high. Daytime temperatures are around 28°C/82°F.
August, September, October & November – The rain returns during this time. It doesn’t rain every day, but when it does, it tends to be torrential storms. Rainfall reaches its peak in October and slows a bit in November. Forest trails might become slippery and difficult to use.