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When to go · Masindi

Masindi in April

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (heavy rains may affect roads).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
29°C (84°F) / 19°C (66°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Low
Uganda overall
Prices
Low
Uganda overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Masindi

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (heavy rains may affect roads).

Is another month better than April?

April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages
  • MasindiHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Uganda overall
Low
Prices · Uganda overall
Low

Uganda overall: Wettest month; gorilla permits discounted to about US$600 — check.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Apr: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Apr: 29 °C (84 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Apr: 12

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Apr: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Apr: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Apr: 0

    Jan: 0

April: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (heavy rains may affect roads).

January: 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.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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