SeasonMapBwindi (Bwindi Impenetrable) weather in January
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January in Bwindi: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.
#3 of 12 months in Bwindi · #406 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Bwindi in January
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 — January
| Daytime high | 21°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 161 mm / 6.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 82 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bwindi in January
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 5 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 January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Second dry window
1 Dec – 20 Feb · usuallyDry seasonCrowdedBook earlyThe 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.
Where is Bwindi?
Bwindi in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Bwindi?
- January in Bwindi: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Bwindi on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Bwindi in January?
- In January, Bwindi averages a daily high of 20.8°C and a low of 12.8°C, with about 160.7 mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bwindi in January?
- Bwindi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 82 in January.