Murchison Falls National Park

Weather & Climate

429 Murchison Falls Safaris

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By Philip Briggs

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

Climate Chart Murchison Falls National Park – 615-1,187m / 2,018-3,894ft

The climate in Murchison Falls National Park is tropical and hot. Temperatures are quite uniform throughout the year. Daytime temperatures typically peak at around 30°C/86°F, cooling down at night to about 19°C/66°F. The Wet season runs from March to November, with a drier period from June to July. There is little rain during the Dry season (December to February).

Dry Season –December to February

It is dry and hot in Murchison Falls.

December, January & February – These are the driest months. It is mostly sunny with clear skies. These are also the hottest months, with average temperatures of 31°C/88°F during the afternoon. It cools off at night to about 20°C/68°F.

Wet Season –March to November

Murchison Falls is drier than some parts of Uganda, even in the Wet season, but occasional heavy storms can be expected.

March, April & May – The rains usually start some time in March, and skies are more overcast. April and May both experience an average monthly rainfall in excess of 130mm/5in. Temperatures average 30°C/86°F during the daytime, while at night they average 20°C/68°F.
June & July – This is a bit of a drier spell, but rain should still be expected. Daytime temperatures are around 29°C/84°F.
August, September, October & November – These are the wettest months, reaching a peak in October. It doesn’t rain every day, but when it does, it tends to be torrential storms. Temperatures start to slowly increase by November.