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Queen Elizabeth National Park Weather in January

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

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Kasese Katunguru

Considering a trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Queen Elizabeth National Park in January

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda is a region in Uganda. In January, Queen Elizabeth National Park experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Kasese at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Katunguru at 30°C (86°F). At night it cools down to 19°C (66°F) in Katunguru and 17°C (63°F) in Kasese.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Katunguru with an average of 168 mm (6.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Kasese with 305 mm (12 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) July27°C (81°F) This monthAugust27°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 January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda?

Temperature range in Queen Elizabeth National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Queen Elizabeth National Park (January)

Kasese

In January Kasese generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
415 mm (16 in)
305 mm (12 in)
262 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Kasese →

Katunguru

In January Katunguru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
238 mm (9.4 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kasese 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 305 mm (12 in)
Katunguru 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)

Queen Elizabeth National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda generally has less favorable weather conditions. Kasese sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 17°C (63°F).

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

In Kasese, the average daytime high in January is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

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

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, with Kasese averaging around 305 mm (12 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda with often less favorable weather in Kasese.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly excellent weather in Kasese. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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