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Uganda – gorillas and the source of the Nile

Uganda – gorillas and the source of the Nile · Uganda · Entebbe

A mountain gorilla family met on foot through cloud forest, white water rapids at the point where the Nile officially begins, and a permit system that keeps both the gorillas and the moment rare.

The best time to visit Uganda – gorillas and the source of the Nile is Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (78°F). Local time there is 15:14 (UTC+3).

Best time to go
Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
EBB · Entebbe

Good for

In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High16 to 36°C61 to 97°F Rain0 to 260mm0 to 10.2in

January · high 78°F · rain 3.9in · 12.1h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Entebbe, this page’s gateway

Uganda – gorillas and the source of the Nile month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January26°C78°F100mm3.9in12.1h12.1hin the recommended window
February26°C79°F101mm4.0in12.1h12.1hin the recommended window
March25°C78°F168mm6.6in12.1h12.1h
April24°C76°F257mm10.1in12.1h12.1h
May24°C75°F209mm8.2in12.1h12.1h
June24°C75°F97mm3.8in12.1h12.1hin the recommended window
July24°C75°F58mm2.3in12.1h12.1hin the recommended window
August25°C77°F112mm4.4in12.1h12.1hin the recommended window
September25°C77°F139mm5.5in12.1h12.1hin the recommended window
October25°C78°F158mm6.2in12.1h12.1h
November25°C76°F253mm10.0in12.1h12.1h
December25°C77°F156mm6.1in12.1h12.1hin the recommended window

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Currency
UGX · Ugandan shilling
Language
English, Swahili
Plug
G
Driving
on the left

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 240 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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