Budongo Forest

Weather & Climate

26 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 32°C/90°F during the day to a much cooler 17°C/63°F at night. The area experiences a Wet season from April to October, when rain usually comes as 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 at this time (an average of 31°C/88°F during the day, cooling down at night to 17°C/63°F). The humidity is relatively low.

Wet Season –March to November

March, April & May – Rainfall increases from March onwards, reaching a peak in April. Temperatures range from about 30°C/86°F during the day to 18°C/64°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, and rains decrease. Daytime temperatures are around 29°C/84°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 by November. Forest trails might become slippery and difficult to use.