When is the best time to go to Lake Victoria?

When is the best time to go to Lake Victoria? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Lake Victoria are January, February, June, July, August and September
  • On average, it is hot all year round
  • On average, temperatures are cool throughout the year
  • The rainiest months are April and May


Annual weather in Lake Victoria

For full information about the climate and weather in Lake Victoria a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 67°F/79°F
4.1in
February 68°F/81°F
4.4in
March 68°F/81°F
8.4in
April 67°F/79°F
17.2in
May 67°F/79°F
15.7in
June 65°F/79°F
5.6in
July 67°F/79°F
2.6in
August 67°F/81°F
3.9in
September 68°F/83°F
6.1in
October 68°F/83°F
8.9in
November 67°F/81°F
13.6in
December 67°F/79°F
10.9in


Weather and climate in Lake Victoria

Lake Victoria enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Lake Victoria is 81°F (ranging from 79°F in may to 83°F in october). Annual rainfall is 101.1in, with a minimum of 2.6in in july and a maximum of 17.2in in april.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is beautiful. At lunchtime, it's 81°F in average and it rains in february about 4.4in.
  • Between march and june the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 74°F and it rains about 36% of the time in june.
  • Between the months of july and august the climate is good. It is for example 81°F as maximum temperature in august and it rains about 3.9in each month.
  • Between the months of september and december the climate is passable, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 77°F in average and it rains about 10.9in each month.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Lake Victoria

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Lake Victoria: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Lake Victoria

Find out when Lake Victoria has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Lake Victoria

  • Very low season in Lake Victoria
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: March, April and May.
  • Low season in Lake Victoria
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, June and November.
  • High season in Lake Victoria
    The number of visitors to Lake Victoria is high in: September and October.
  • Peak season in Lake Victoria
    The largest number of tourists visiting Lake Victoria is during: July, August and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Lake Victoria month by month



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