What is the weather like in East Africa?

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What is the weather like in East Africa? 

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  1. In general East Africa (Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania) experiences dry weather during the months June through October. There are two rainy seasons – the long rains which fall mid March through May and the short rains which arrive in mid October and continue until mid December.

    Temperatures are moderate throughout the year with average daytime temperatures around 20- 28 degrees Celicious. Evenings and mornings are often chilly, with cold nighttime temperatures especially in Bwindi impenetrable Forest and Ngorongoro crater due to altitude.

    In general the climate in Uganda is as near perfect as you can get anywhere in the world with dry season temperatures similar to those of the Mediterranean, but without the humidity. Daytime temperatures average 20 – 28 degrees Celicius.

    During the rainy period May through may nighttime temperatures in some areas can drop to 5-15 degrees Celicious – don’t let this dissuade you from a safari as by mid morning temperatures are warm enough for shorts and a short sleeved shirt.

    Further information on weather can be found in Destinations. Below is a guide to the weather in East Africa designed as a quick reference to help you understand at a glance the best times of the year.

    Month East Africa
    JAN
    Summer
    Rain (Unlikely – prime time)
    FEB
    Summer
    Rain (Unlikely – prime time)
    MAR
    Summer
    Rain (Unlikely – prime time)
    APR
    Summer
    Long rainy season begins
    MAY
    Autumn
    Long rainy season
    JUN
    Winter
    Long rains ending
    JUL
    Winter
    Rain (Unlikely – prime time)
    AUG
    Winter/Spring
    Rain (Unlikely – prime time)
    SEPT
    Spring
    Rain (Unlikely – prime time)
    OCT
    Summer
    Rain (Unlikely – prime time)
    NOV
    Summer
    Short rainy season
    DEC
    Summer
    Short rains ending

     

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