🇺🇬 Bwindi vs Cape Town 🇿🇦

Bwindi, Uganda vs Cape Town, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cape Town is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Cape Town is drier, with roughly 144 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇬 Bwindi🇿🇦 Cape Town
Avg annual high21°C22°C
Hottest monthFebruary (22°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthDecember (12°C low)July (7°C low)
Rainy days / year23389
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustApril, October, November

🇺🇬 Bwindi

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (22°C), coldest lows in December (12°C).

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Bwindi or Cape Town warmer?

Cape Town is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bwindi or Cape Town?

Bwindi is rainier — Cape Town sees about 144 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bwindi vs Cape Town?

Bwindi is best around June, July, August; Cape Town is best around April, October, November.

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