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Queen Elizabeth National Park Weather in March

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

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Kasese Katunguru

Planning a trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Queen Elizabeth National Park in March

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda is a region in Uganda. In March, 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 the temperature is warm in Kasese at 27°C (81°F) and very warm in Katunguru at 30°C (86°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°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 March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Katunguru with an average of 207 mm (8.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Kasese with 338 mm (13 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) August27°C (81°F) This monthSeptember27°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 March

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

Temperature range in Queen Elizabeth National Park (March)

Precipitation variation in Queen Elizabeth National Park (March)

Kasese

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

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°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
262 mm (10 in)
338 mm (13 in)
344 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Kasese →

Katunguru

In March Katunguru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
273 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
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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 March extremes

Notable March 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 warmest March day in Uganda reached 41°C (106°F) in Masindi on March 23, 2012.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kasese 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 338 mm (13 in)
Katunguru 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)

Queen Elizabeth National Park weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda in March. The popular destination of Kasese averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this month.

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

In Kasese, the average daytime high in March is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

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

Yes. March brings heavy rainfall to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, with Kasese averaging around 338 mm (13 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Kasese, March may not be the ideal 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 excellent weather in Kasese. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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