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When to go · Ssese Islands

Ssese Islands, month by month

The best months for Ssese Islands: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Mar, Apr, May.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry season)). Across Uganda: Dry: good trekking, green hills; Liberation Day 26 Jan.28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  2. FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry season)). Across Uganda: Still dry and warm; best for Kidepo and Murchison.28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  3. MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (heavy rains).27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
  4. AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (heavy rains).26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
  5. MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (heavy rains).26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
  6. JuneGreatInside Ssese Islands's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season).25 °C (77 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  7. JulyGreatInside Ssese Islands's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season).25 °C (77 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
  8. AugustGreatInside Ssese Islands's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season).25 °C (77 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
  9. SeptemberGreatInside Ssese Islands's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season).26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberGreatInside Ssese Islands's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season).27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
  11. NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry season)). Across Uganda: Wet; discounted gorilla permits — check.27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
  12. DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry season)). Across Uganda: Dry again from mid-month; Christmas lodges fill.28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jun: Great

    Jul: Great

  • Daytime high

    Jun: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Jul: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Night low

    Jun: 19 °C (66 °F)

    Jul: 19 °C (66 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jun: 12

    Jul: 10 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jun: Medium

    Jul: High

  • Prices

    Jun: High

    Jul: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jun: 1

    Jul: 0

June: Inside Ssese Islands's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season).

July: Inside Ssese Islands's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season).

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