Knowing Uganda’s Climate and Uganda Weather throughout the year is vital in preparing for your Uganda Safari vacation because who would want to get stuck in the jungle with heavy downpours? Here we take a look at the Best Time To Visit Uganda to help you plan your Uganda Gorilla Safaris or adventure with the right information.
Uganda is sunny most of the year with temperatures rarely rising above 29 degrees (84 degrees Fahrenheit). The average annual temperature is about 26 degrees Celsius (78° Fahrenheit). The rainy season is from March to May and October to November. Light rain season falls in November and December. Dry seasons are from December to February and June to August.
Uganda enjoys tropical weather, which is perfect all year round, with temperatures between 16-28°C for most of the year. Being crossed by the Equator, its climate is mitigated by an altitude of 900 to 1800m. Uganda’s Climate is influenced by its topography, with high mountains, hills, an elevated plateau, and plenty of lakes on the map. There is a slight fluctuation in temperature because there is no real winter or summer. In general, Uganda’s Temperature is pleasant with warm or hot days and cool or cold nights.
The dry season is experienced from December to February and June to July. The wet season is from September to November and March to May. This means that the dry seasons have fewer spots of rain, but the parks remain wet during these months. However, the northeast, which is more subjected to drought, has one continuous wet season from March to November and a Dry season from December to February.
The wet season does not necessarily mean there are heavy downpours throughout the day. Rain can be experienced at night and maybe a few hours of rainfall during the day. One can still enjoy a holiday in this season.
The best time for viewing wildlife is at the end of the dry season since animals concentrate on water points. Trekking is also best during the dry season.
Uganda Weather All Year Round is ideal for a holiday at any time. Most regions have temperatures that are rather pleasant and you can relax under the sun alongside the pool.
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You need a visa to enter Uganda. You can either get a visa on arrival at the airport or before you travel. You can apply for single entry and transit visas on the e-visas website. You can also apply for these, and other types of visas, at the Uganda High Commission in London.
The charge for the visa on arrival is US$50 in cash while the charge for processing the E-visa application yourself via the correct Uganda government website (http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html) is US$52.53 including the credit card fee.
Single Entry Visa is allowed to Indian travellers who wish to stay in Uganda for a short period. … Indians who travel to Uganda for tourism purposes or business purposes or medical purposes. The applicant needs to mention the purpose of his visit. Uganda tourist visas and Uganda work visas are single-entry visas.
The official processing duration for a Ugandan visa as per the official Ugandan Consulates’ site is 14 business days. However, this duration does vary between 2 and 15 days depending on the Embassy to be contacted.