Murchison Falls in August

August is outside the preferred season for Murchison Falls; most visitors choose June to July and December to February.

Weather in Murchison Falls in August

Average highs in August are around 28°C, dropping to about 17°C at night. This is the rainy season, so expect frequent showers and occasionally harder roads.

What happens in August

Rainy months; Nile boat trips continue, but some tracks can be affected.

Experience quality this month is 3 out of 5, and visitor levels are busy. The best period overall is June to July and December to February.

What to pack

• neutral-coloured layers
• a rain jacket and a dry bag for your camera
• insect repellent and long sleeves for the evening
• binoculars for distant wildlife

Murchison Falls through the year

Other good choices in August

• Akagera Rwanda
• Etosha Namibia
• Hwange Zimbabwe
• Kruger South Africa
• Lower Zambezi Zambia
• Madikwe South Africa

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No trips are listed for this destination yet. Send a request and we will check with providers.

Sources: Uganda Wildlife Authority - Murchison Falls National Park · Climates to Travel - Uganda (Masindi normals)
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.