Queen Elizabeth National Park

Weather & Climate

705 Queen Elizabeth NP Safaris

Expert

By Philip Briggs

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

Climate Chart Queen Elizabeth National Park – 884-1,337m / 2,900-4,386ft

The climate in Queen Elizabeth National Park is warm. Temperatures remain constant throughout the year. Daytime temperatures typically rise to around 28°C/82°F and slowly fall to around 18°C/64°F at night. Queen Elizabeth NP doesn’t have a real Dry season, so there is always potential for rain. But there is less rain from mid-December through to February, and rainfall is lowest over June and July.

Dry Seasons –January to February & June to July

January & February – Rain should still be expected even though this time of year enjoys dry weather, in general. Rains can even happen for days at a time.
June & July – There is a slight chance of rain during June and July, which are the driest months. Daytime temperatures average 28°C/82°F and nighttime temperatures are around 17°C/63°F.

Wet Seasons –March to May & August to December

March, April & May – Rainfall during these wet months peaks in April. Temperatures are pleasant (around 29°C/84°F) in the later afternoon and cooler (18°C/64°F) in the morning. Roads can become impassable and trails used for chimp trekking get slippery.
August, September, October, November & December – This time of year is similar to March through May, with rain peaking in November.