Days are often warm; nights cool down at altitude and in forest camps — layer clothing rather than relying on a single forecast.
Long rains typically peak March–May; shorter rains appear October–November, though patterns shift year to year.
DestinationsMurchison Falls National Park
Weather & climate in Murchison Falls National Park
Weather in Murchison Falls National Park follows broader East African patterns — two rainy seasons and two drier windows — but local altitude and forest cover can shift temperatures more than maps suggest.
Weather in Murchison Falls National Park follows broader East African patterns — two rainy seasons and two drier windows — but local altitude and forest cover can shift temperatures more than maps suggest.
- Does it rain a lot in Murchison Falls National Park?
Rain is possible year-round; waterproof layers and dry bags for trekking gear are sensible even in “dry” months.
Murchison Falls safaris
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BestSeller7 Day Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla
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Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Forest, Entebbe
Seven days with gorillas: the wildlife tour above plus Bwindi trekking on Day 6 — the single most booked private itinerary for Uganda Safari Tours guests who want chimps, savannah and gorillas in one…
3 Day Murchison Falls Safari
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Murchison Falls, Entebbe
Our classic 3-day Murchison Falls safari follows the park’s most proven circuit: dramatic falls, savannah game drives north of the Nile, and the famous boat trip where the river narrows below the casc…
10 Day Ultimate Uganda Safari
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Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Forest, Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe
Our 10-day ultimate Uganda safari distils the country’s greatest hits into a tight, logical loop: rhinos on foot at Ziwa, Nile wildlife at Murchison Falls, chimps in Kibale, savannah and boat safari i…
8 Day Big Five & Primates Safari
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Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP, Entebbe
Uganda’s Big Five and primates in eight days: Ziwa rhinos on foot, lion and leopard in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth, chimpanzees in Kibale, and optional gorilla trekking in Bwindi (permit suppl…