Since Kidepo Valley National Park is hidden in the North-Eastern part of Uganda, Climate in Kidepo Valley is semi-arid. Once in a while in some years, the area is totally hit by droughts which is quite often common. Temperatures can reach as high as 40°C/104°F, but average around 29°C/84°F in the afternoon and 17°C/63°F at night. Altitudes range from 999m to 2,349m (3,278-7,707ft), resulting in climatic changes within the park (temperatures drop by about 6.5°C for every 1,000m/3.5°F per 1,000ft you climb). There is one Wet season (differing from two Wet seasons in most of the country) from April to August. BOOK NOW
Dry season –September to March
September, October & November – It might still rain some days as the Wet season transitions into the Dry season. It is getting warmer, with average temperatures of about 29°C/84°F in the afternoon and 17°C/63°F in the morning. It can be very warm in the afternoon but very cold in the morning with lots of wind blowing all over.
During December, January & February, there is almost no rain, and the climate in Kidepo Valley gets drier and hotter. January and February are the warmest months with daytime temperatures of 32°C/90°F and morning temperatures of 18°C/64°F. Peak temperatures can easily rise to 40°C/104°F.
March – It is still dry, but the first rains will break the heat and settle the dust. Still, it may rain once in a while since it is still the dry season as the rainy season starts to set in towards the end of the month. This provides the perfect timing for a wildlife safari in Uganda.
Wet season –April to August
Rain starts to set in, in April, and in May, June, July & August it becomes heavy rain– Afternoon showers should be expected. When compared to the Wet seasons of the parks in the south, there isn’t a lot of rainfall. The lowest yearly temperatures are experienced, but the daytime still averages around 27°C/81°F, with morning temperatures around 17°C/63°F.
However some rainfall is experienced in November to wrap up the wet season, so as dry season to set in.