Weather and Climate in Bwindi.

Climate and Weather in Bwindi: With a wide variety of species, Bwindi Forest National Park has one of Africa’s oldest and most abundant ecosystems. With more than 120 mammal species, including wild primates like white colobus monkeys, chimpanzees, and red-tailed and blue monkeys, the park has existed for more than 25,000 years. In addition to baboons, the park is home to more than 350 bird species, 51 reptiles, and numerous butterfly species. However, the park is well-known for its mountain gorillas, which can be seen on a scheduled tour with a permit in advance.

The park’s 327 square kilometers of jungle forest include both lowland and montane forests, both of which are only reachable on foot. The native name for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park means “darkness.” It is a tropical rain forest with cool mornings and nights with typical temperatures between 70 and 200 degrees Celsius. Being a rainforest, Bwindi receives roughly 2390 mm of rain annually above sea level.

Due to the park’s proximity to the equator, unexpected rain is inevitable. Particularly at night and in the morning, it becomes chilly. March through May and September through November are the low-season wet months when it rains, however there are long stretches of drizzle. Warm clothing is essential in Bwindi and when trekking with the Gorillas.

The months of June, July, and December through February are also dry seasons in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, but the park receives very little precipitation. The ideal times of year to visit the park for gorilla trekking are during the drier seasons.

Days during the dry season can reach temperatures of 30°C, while mornings and evenings are quite cold, with lows of 9°C.

November, September, March, and May are the mild and rainy months that Bwindi enjoys during the wet seasons.

It rains a lot and drizzles all day long during these seasons. Even so, there are two distinct wet seasons: the short rainy season from March to May and the long rainy season from September to November.

In Bwindi, gorilla trekking is possible throughout the year, but it becomes more difficult during the dry seasons due to the slick and difficult-to-hike trails.