Is April a good time to visit Uganda?

April is quiet season — fewer people, with real trade-offs for Uganda. Long rains, heavy afternoon downpours. Bwindi lives up to its name — steep, muddy, green, and cheap.

What is the best time to visit Uganda?

AskAnt rates January, February, June, July, August, September, December as the best months for Uganda.

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Uganda · Month by month · Quiet season

Uganda in April

April is quiet season — fewer people, with real trade-offs for Uganda.

The weather

Long rains, heavy afternoon downpours.

Ant's take

Bwindi lives up to its name — steep, muddy, green, and cheap.

Before this: March (good time). After: May (quiet season). Full picture in our Uganda travel guide.

Uganda through the year

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Uganda in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Uganda?: April is quiet season — fewer people, with real trade-offs for Uganda. Long rains, heavy afternoon downpours. Bwindi lives up to its name — steep, muddy, green, and cheap.
What is the best time to visit Uganda?: AskAnt rates January, February, June, July, August, September, December as the best months for Uganda.

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