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Queen Elizabeth National Park Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda in August.

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Thinking about venturing to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Queen Elizabeth National Park in August

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda is a region in Uganda. August in Queen Elizabeth National Park generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Kasese to 29°C (84°F) in Katunguru. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Katunguru and 17°C (63°F) in Kasese.

For a closer look at conditions across Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Katunguru with an average of 109 mm (4.3 in) to high rainfall in Kasese with 153 mm (6 in).

Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Queen Elizabeth National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kasese)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March27°C (81°F) April27°C (81°F) May27°C (81°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October27°C (81°F) November26°C (79°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Queen Elizabeth National Park in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Queen Elizabeth National Park

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda?

Temperature range in Queen Elizabeth National Park (August)

Precipitation variation in Queen Elizabeth National Park (August)

Kasese

In August Kasese generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
153 mm (6 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
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Katunguru

In August Katunguru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Queen Elizabeth National Park, in Uganda.

In our records: Uganda August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Uganda in our climate database (2005 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest August daytime high in Uganda was 16°C (61°F) in Kabale on August 18, 2025.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Queen Elizabeth National Park in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kasese 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Katunguru 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)

Queen Elizabeth National Park weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda in August?

August in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda brings pleasant weather. In Kasese, daytime temperatures are typically around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda in August?

Average temperatures in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda during August range from a nighttime low near 17°C (63°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Kasese.

Does Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda get a lot of rain in August?

Yes, August tends to be a wetter month in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda. Average rainfall in Kasese sits around 153 mm (6 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Kasese, August might be a good time to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda.

On average, the best time to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda is in July with generally perfect weather in Kasese. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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