Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

On this page, we’ll explore Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Uganda.

Monthly Temperature Averages

The temperature in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park changes very little across the seasons, maintaining a similar climate throughout the year. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a warm 26°C in February to a warm 25°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 14°C, particularly during the colder months.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by month:

The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

February, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 169 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 16 days. For more information, please visit our Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Precipitation page.

Annual Temperatures in Uganda Compared

The map below shows the annual temperature across Uganda. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Temperatures Compared World Wide

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s average annual maximum temperature is 25°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.

Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.

Meanwhile, New York City, USA, experiences a more pronounced seasonal variation with an average annual temperature of 17°C.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters than Amsterdam.

How are these Temperatures Measured?

Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.

This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.

Temperatures in the Mountains

Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.

• Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
• Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.

For more detailed information about Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Bwindi Impenetrable National Park climate page.