When to go · Mbale
Mbale, month by month
The best months for Mbale: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Mar.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Oct (dry season)). Across Uganda: Dry: good trekking, green hills; Liberation Day 26 Jan.28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Oct (dry season)). Across Uganda: Still dry and warm; best for Kidepo and Murchison.28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (short rains), May (heavy rains).27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilGreatInside Mbale's best window: Apr–Oct (dry season).26 °C (79 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGreatInside Mbale's best window: Apr–Oct (dry season).25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 12 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Mbale's best window: Apr–Oct (dry season).24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 14 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Mbale's best window: Apr–Oct (dry season).24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 14 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Mbale's best window: Apr–Oct (dry season).24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 13 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Mbale's best window: Apr–Oct (dry season).25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 10 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Mbale's best window: Apr–Oct (dry season).26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Oct (dry season)). Across Uganda: Wet; discounted gorilla permits — check.27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Oct (dry season)). Across Uganda: Dry again from mid-month; Christmas lodges fill.28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mbale, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Apr: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 9 (better)
May: 12
Crowds
Apr: Low
May: Low
Prices
Apr: Low
May: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0
April: Inside Mbale's best window: Apr–Oct (dry season).
May: Inside Mbale's best window: Apr–Oct (dry season).
Mbale: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.