Mount Baker (Uganda)Mount Baker (Uganda) at a Glance
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When to Go
Best Time to Visit Mount Baker (Uganda)
Dry seasons (Dec-Feb, Jun-Aug) are preferable for safer trekking and access.
Dry seasons
Dec-Feb, Jun-Aug · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Easier trails and better visibility; muddy conditions are reduced.
Wet seasons
Mar-May, Sep-Nov · 12-24°C (54-75°F)
Heavier rains make trails slippery and river crossings more dangerous.
Weather & Climate near Mount Baker (Uganda)
Climate
Mount Baker (Uganda)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from -2°C to 10°C. Heavy rainfall (2086 mm/year), wettest in April.
Air Quality:
AQI 97
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 9° | 2° | 124 mm | overcast | 72% | 2.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.0h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 10° | 2° | 142 mm | overcast | 70% | 2.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.0h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 9° | 3° | 210 mm | overcast | 76% | 1.5 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 8° | 4° | 250 mm | overcast | 81% | 0.5 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.0h |
| May | Poor | 0° - 7° | 3° | 194 mm | overcast | 82% | 0.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.0h |
| June | Poor | -1° - 7° | 3° | 108 mm | overcast | 78% | 0.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| July | Poor | -2° - 7° | 3° | 107 mm | overcast | 75% | 0.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.0h |
| August | Poor | -1° - 7° | 3° | 175 mm | overcast | 77% | 0.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.0h |
| September | Poor | -1° - 8° | 3° | 211 mm | overcast | 79% | 0.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.0h |
| October | Poor | -1° - 8° | 4° | 217 mm | overcast | 82% | 0.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.0h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 8° | 1° | 200 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.8 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.0h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 8° | 1° | 148 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.1 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.0h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Mount Baker (Uganda)
Approach via Fort Portal or Kasese, the nearest larger towns; from there use local roads and hire a guide for overland access in a 4x4. Travel times depend on road conditions; many visitors arrange transport and logistics through tour operators in Uganda.
Tips for Visiting Mount Baker (Uganda)
- Terrain can be rugged and routes are poorly marked; hire a local guide familiar with foothills and weather patterns.
- Pack warm layers: highland nights can be unexpectedly cold despite tropical latitude.
- Consider combining with other excursions in Rwenzori/Gorilla region for logistics and accommodation in Fort Portal or Kasese.