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Best Time for the Uganda's Gorilla Trail
Sweet spot: January, February, June — computed from NASA POWER climate normals across the route's overnight towns, balancing temperature, rainfall and daylight.
Dry seasons make the gorilla treks less of a mudbath — permits (US$800) sell out long ahead.
Heavy rains: treks run but expect serious mud; lodge prices drop and the hills glow green.
| Month | Temp | Rain | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.4–34.4°C | 70 mm | 12.0 h | |
| February | 13.1–35.1°C | 72 mm | 12.0 h | |
| March | 14.2–34.4°C | 137 mm | 12.0 h | |
| April | 14.4–32.7°C | 152 mm | 12.0 h | |
| May | 13.1–29.6°C | 129 mm | 12.0 h | |
| June | 12.8–30.5°C | 61 mm | 12.0 h | |
| July | 10.9–30.9°C | 56 mm | 12.0 h | |
| August | 12.4–31.4°C | 89 mm | 12.0 h | |
| September | 13.8–31.1°C | 116 mm | 12.0 h | |
| October | 13.8–31.4°C | 144 mm | 12.0 h | |
| November | 13.8–30.1°C | 151 mm | 12.0 h | |
| December | 13.2–33.1°C | 100 mm | 12.0 h |