Bwindi (Bwindi Impenetrable) weather in February

Uganda

Bwindi, Uganda
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February in Bwindi: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 17 rainy days.

#4 of 12 months in Bwindi · #524 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 79/100 (tier B)

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Traveller notes on Bwindi in February

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.
Tripadvisor community · July · 2 days ago · Read more on Tripadvisor

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Bwindi climate normals — February

Daytime high22°C / 71°F😎 nice
Nighttime low13°C / 56°F
Feels like (high)23°C / 73°F
Rainfall192 mm / 7.6 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days17 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point13°C / 55°F
Sunshine10.4 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind9 km/h / 6 mph
Air quality (US AQI)83🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Bwindi in February

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.

BusySecond dry window, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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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.

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What's on in Bwindi in February

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

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    Second dry window

    1 Dec – 20 Feb · usuallyDry seasonCrowdedBook early

    The other firm-trail window, and the one that collides with the festive booking rush. Mornings are clear before the mist comes back up the valley in the afternoon.

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Bwindi in February — FAQ

Is February a good time to visit Bwindi?
February in Bwindi: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 17 rainy days. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Bwindi on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
What is the weather like in Bwindi in February?
In February, Bwindi averages a daily high of 21.7°C and a low of 13.2°C, with about 192.3 mm of rain over roughly 17.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Bwindi in February?
Bwindi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 83 in February.

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