Weather in Mbale

Temperature: 18°C–27°C. Conditions: Heavy daily rainfall, especially afternoons; lush green countryside. Best for: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi (permits cheaper), budget travel.

Temperature: 17°C–26°C. Conditions: Dry and cooler, the best time to visit. Best for: Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, Queen Elizabeth NP, white-water rafting on the Nile.

Temperature: 18°C–27°C. Conditions: Shorter afternoon showers; still good for wildlife. Best for: Birdwatching at its peak — over 1,000 species recorded.

Temperature: 20°C–29°C. Conditions: Warm and relatively dry. Best for: Murchison Falls, Lake Bunyonyi, Kampala city breaks.