BEST CLIMATE IN MURCHISON FALLS

Best Climate In Murchison Falls National Park In Uganda

The best climate in Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda is characterized by two seasons which are; Tropical (wet) season and the Hot (dry) season.

Prepare to have your mind blown away by this phenomenal park. Murchison Falls National Park is home to the well known most powerful waterfall in the entire world known as Murchison Falls and it is for this and several other reasons that tourists from different corners of the world frequent Uganda to specifically visit the park.

These powerful falls with a jet-like roar are truly a wonder of nature and they are worth seeing with your naked eyes. Located in the northwestern parts of Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park occupies chunks of 4 different districts which are; Masindi, Kiryandongo, Nwoya and Buliisa at a stretch of over 72 kilometers.

The park is home to over 70 different mammal species like the Big Four (Lion, Elephant, Leopard and Buffalo) and it harbors some precious and rare species like the Rothchild giraffes.  The park has over 500 recorded bird species, 450 tree species and 250 different butterfly species.

The best time for you to come to the park actually greatly depends on the weather in the park. The best climate in Murchison Falls National Park is discussed as follows;

 

In Murchison Falls National Park the temperatures are fairly consistent throughout the year.
Daytime temperatures of around 31°C/88°F are common, with nighttime temperatures dropping to around 18°C/64°F.

The rainy season lasts from March to November, with a dry spell from June to July. Here is the climate in Murchison Falls National Park;

 

The hot (dry) season in Murchison Falls National Park

The dry season in Murchison Falls National Park lasts from December to February. It is very hot and the air is dry and there is little to no rainfall received in the park.

• December, January, and February are the driest months.
  The sky is mostly clear and sunny.
  These are also the hottest months, with average afternoon temperatures of 32°C/90°F.
  It drops to about 18°C/64°F at night.

 

The tropical (wet) season in Murchison Falls National Park

The wet season takes place from March to November. It does not rain much during this season, but heavy storms are common and possible.

• March, April, and May – By March, the rains have begun, and the skies have become more overcast.
  Rainfall is heavier in April and May.
  The average temperature during the day is 31°C/88°F, while the average temperature at night is 20°C/68°F.
• June and July – This is a drier spell, but rain is still expected.
  The average daytime temperature is 30°C/86°F.
• August, September, October, and November are the wettest months, with October being the wettest.
  It doesn’t rain every day, but when it does, it’s usually in torrential downpours.
  By November, temperatures begin to gradually rise.

 

My conclusion about the best climate in Murchison Falls National Park

The wet season in Murchison Falls National Park promotes vegetation and several activities in the park, I am sure you would love to look at the vegetation cover and beautiful landscape in the park.

As the oldest and largest conservation center in Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park has set and maintained a great reputation for other conservation centers in the Uganda and Africa at large.

Taking good care of wildlife is our way of showing gratitude to mother nature as human beings. Because where would we have gotten a chance to see the animals freely living in their natural habitats?

Murchison Falls National Park has commendable accommodation facilities and enough security, therefore you do not have to worry about where you are going to sleep and how safe you will be at the park respectively.

Please remember to book your trip with Kubwa Five Safaris, it will surely be worthwhile in the end.