When to go · Uganda
Uganda in February
Great month. Still dry and warm; best for Kidepo and Murchison.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Uganda
- Prices
- High
- Uganda
Verdict
Still dry and warm; best for Kidepo and Murchison.
Weather in February
- South-west highlands · Bwindi, Mgahinga, Lake Bunyonyi, Kisorobest weather
Montane forest at 1,200–2,600 m: cool nights, rain possible any day; the steep trails get slippery in the wet months.
- Western parks · Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, Fort Portal, Rwenzoribest weather
Two rainy seasons; the Rwenzori are wet all year and best Dec–Feb and Jun–Aug.
- Lake Victoria basin · Entebbe, Kampala, Jinjabest weather
Warm and humid at 1,150 m; afternoon storms in the rains.
- North and north-west · Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valleyhot
Hotter and drier; Kidepo is best Oct–Mar when animals gather at water.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
16 Feb
Public holiday.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Uganda
- Medium
- Prices · Uganda
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Where to go in February
Rated best or good this month
South-west highlands
Best weather of the year (Bwindi, Mgahinga, Lake Bunyonyi, Kisoro)
Western parks
Best weather of the year (Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, Fort Portal, Rwenzori)
Lake Victoria basin
Best weather of the year (Entebbe, Kampala, Jinja)
Dry and hot; good for birds.