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
- 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 days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- 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 days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (heavy rains).27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (heavy rains).26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 15 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (heavy rains).26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 16 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Ssese Islands's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season).25 °C (77 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 12 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Ssese Islands's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season).25 °C (77 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 10 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Ssese Islands's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season).25 °C (77 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 9 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Ssese Islands's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season).26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Ssese Islands's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season).27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 7 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- 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 days81 °F (27 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- 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 days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 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)77 °F (25 °C)
Jul: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Jun: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Jul: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
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.