Kidepo Valley National Park

Weather & Climate

57 Kidepo Valley Safaris

Expert

By Philip Briggs

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

Climate Chart Kidepo Valley National Park – 999-2,750m / 3,278-9,022ft

The climate in Kidepo Valley National Park is semi-arid. Droughts are common. Temperatures can reach as high as 40°C/104°F, but the average is 30°C/86°F in the afternoon and 16°C/61°F at night. There is one Wet season (differing from two Wet seasons in most of the country) from April to August.

Dry Season –September to March

September, October & November – It might still rain some days as the Wet season transitions into the Dry season. It is getting warmer, with temperatures about 31°C/88°F in the afternoon and 16°C/61°F in the morning.
December, January & February – There is almost no rain, and it gets drier and hotter. January and February are very warm months with average daytime temperatures of 31°C/88°F and morning temperatures of 18°C/64°F. Peak temperatures can easily rise to 40°C/104°F.
March – It is still dry, but the first rains will break the heat and settle the dust.

Wet Season –April to August

April, May, June, July & August – Afternoon showers should be expected. Compared to the parks in the south, Kidepo doesn’t get a lot of rainfall. The lowest yearly temperatures are experienced during the Wet season, but it still averages 29°C/84°F during the daytime. Morning temperatures are around 16°C/61°F.