Uganda weather
Our guide to the weather in Uganda during October
We've looked at the most up-to-date weather data for Uganda, covering the last 12 years up to 2024, plus we've asked our team of travel bloggers for their first-hand experiences in order to answer the most frequently asked questions about Uganda weather in October.
How warm is it in Uganda during October?
The temperature reaches around 27℃ during the daytime in October, falling away to 18℃ at night. The UV index will be moderate at this time of year, so not something to worry about for the average person. However, if you're going to be outside for long periods it's worth wearing a broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen and UV-blocking sunglasses. Remember that bright surfaces, such as water and sand increase UV exposure.
Does it rain in Uganda during October?
October is typically the wettest month in Uganda. On average, there will be 24 rainy days during the month, amounting to 461.2mm in total. That's a lot of rain. For comparison, the wettest months in the UK typically sees between 80mm and 100mm, depending on where you are. There's a good chance that you'll catch a thunderstorm during your trip.
Is it windy in Uganda during October?
No - there is very light air movement in October so conditions should be calm with light breezes at times.
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A safari in Uganda offers some of the best wildlife views in Africa with a combination of mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys, the BIG 5, zebras the list is endless! Well, this is your chance to get to know some of the animals that you will be able to see while on a safari to Uganda. There are so many questions that tourists normally ask like what is the most common animal in Uganda? Where should I go to check out the different animals in Uganda? All these can easily be answered but...
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9th January 2020 by PommieTravels
Primate tracking in Uganda is one most rewarding wildlife experience a good reason why thousands of tourists consider this landlocked country on their travel plans. Tracking primates in Uganda gets trekkers closer to diverse primate species including the special creatures on earth; the rare mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, grey cheeked mangabeys, red colobus monkeys, red tailed monkeys and olive baboons. ...
A guide to going on Safari in Uganda
22nd January 2021 by PommieTravels
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20th June 2019 by PommieTravels
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Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park, Uganda
26th January 2021 by TravelDave
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