Bwindi Impenetrable National Park weather in October (Uganda)

Interested in knowing the climate of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in October? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In October, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 25°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 340 mm for the month. With peak rainfall occurring this month, heavy downpours are common. It's advisable to have a poncho on hand to manage the rain. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 158 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. July typically offers the best circumstances. While April, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bwindi Impenetrable National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 340 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kabale, Uganda (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Uganda in October

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

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