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When to go · Masindi

Masindi, month by month

The best months for Masindi: Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec. Months to avoid: Apr, May.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatInside Masindi's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (dry season, best wildlife viewing).30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  2. FebruaryGreatInside Masindi's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (dry season, best wildlife viewing).30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  3. MarchMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (dry season, best wildlife viewing)). Across Uganda: Rains begin; trails get muddy but treks run.30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
  4. AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (heavy rains may affect roads).29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
  5. MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (heavy rains may affect roads).28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
  6. JuneGreatInside Masindi's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (dry season, best wildlife viewing).27 °C (81 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  7. JulyGreatInside Masindi's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (dry season, best wildlife viewing).27 °C (81 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
  8. AugustGreatInside Masindi's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (dry season, best wildlife viewing).27 °C (81 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
  9. SeptemberGreatInside Masindi's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (dry season, best wildlife viewing).28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (dry season, best wildlife viewing)). Across Uganda: Short rains; Independence Day 9 Oct.29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
  11. NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (dry season, best wildlife viewing)). Across Uganda: Wet; discounted gorilla permits — check.30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
  12. DecemberGreatInside Masindi's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (dry season, best wildlife viewing).30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Masindi, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

    Feb: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 5

    Feb: 5

  • Crowds

    Jan: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 0

January: Inside Masindi's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (dry season, best wildlife viewing).

February: Inside Masindi's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (dry season, best wildlife viewing).

Masindi: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.