SeasonMapBwindi (Bwindi Impenetrable) weather in August
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August in Bwindi: nice, soaked — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.
#5 of 12 months in Bwindi · #769 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Bwindi in August
Other months in Bwindi
Bwindi's forum calls July one of the drier months for gorilla trekking, though regulars are clear that "dry" is relative in a rainforest — expect some mist and short downpours even in the best season. Treks run 1.5 to over 7 hours over genuinely tough, steep terrain, so layers for the cool morning start are standard advice.
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Bwindi climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 272 mm / 10.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 67 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bwindi in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyDrier trekking months, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Bwindi's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherBwindi's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Bwindi in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Drier trekking months
1 Jun – 31 Aug · usuallyDry seasonCrowdedBook earlyThe drier stretch, when the trails hold and the trek is a walk rather than a climb through mud. Permits for these months go furthest ahead, and the lodges around Buhoma and Ruhija fill with them.
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Bwindi in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Bwindi?
- August in Bwindi: nice, soaked — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Bwindi on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Bwindi in August?
- In August, Bwindi averages a daily high of 21.2°C and a low of 12.5°C, with about 272 mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bwindi in August?
- Bwindi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 67 in August.