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Bookmark & shareThe best time to visit Uganda is late December to late February, as this time of year is generally dry (though hot). A close second is the June to September period. Don't even think about trekking outside of these dry months.
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Uganda has a heady tropical climate tempered by altitude, which averages more than 1000m (3281ft). December to February are the hottest months, with the heat lingering around 29°C (84°F) during the day, and cooler temperatures in the mountains. The rainy seasons in the south are from March to May and October to November, the wettest month being April. In the north the wet season is from April to October.
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