Uganda Climate

Uganda, “The Pearl of Africa” is crossed by the Equator and its climate is mitigated by the altitude. In fact, much of the country is occupied by a plateau, which has an altitude ranging from 1,000 to 1,400 meters (3,300 to 4,600 feet). This implies the climate is pleasantly warm, with average temperatures ranging between 20 °C and 25 °C (68 °F and 77 °F), and annual rainfall ranging between 900 and 1,500 millimeters (35 and 60 inches) although because of climate change and global warming, climate conditions continue to change over time. Temperature variations throughout the year are little, however, there is a warmer period from December to March, more noticeable in the norther regions of Uganda, and a cooler period from June to September. In general, the temperatures are pleasant, although it can sometimes get hot during the day, especially from December to April, while nights can be cool or even cold, depending on the altitude. Discover more about Uganda’s climate specifics.

Kenya Climate

Kenya geographical dispersion is bisected by the Equator, yet it has three types of climates: hot and humid along the coast (zone 1 on the map), temperate in the west and south-west, where there are mountains and plateaus (zone 2 on the map), and finally, hot and dry in the north and east (zone 3 on the map).The warmest period in Kenya is from February to March, while the coolest is from July to August, although the seasonal variations in temperature are small. Both temperature and rainfall vary according to the prevailing winds, which provide the conduciveness for the two climate seasons: from October to March, the hot and originally dry winds coming from Arabia (called kaskazi) prevail, while from April to September, the prevailing winds (called Kuzi) are cooler and wetter and blow from the Indian Ocean. At the beginning of the two periods, and in correspondence with the two zenith passages of the sun, there are the two rainy seasons: the “long rains” from March to May, and the less intense “short rains” from October to December, while in the western highlands, it rains a lot even between June and September. Discover more about Kenya’s climate specifics. 

Rwanda Climate

Rwanda, the “land of a thousand hills”, is located just south of the Equator. The climate is pleasantly warm all year round, with cool nights, because of the altitude. In fact, most of the country is located on a plateau, around 1,500 meters (5,000 feet) above sea level. The altitude decreases below a thousand meters (3,300 feet) only in the western-most part, along the Rusizi River, which marks the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and which is therefore the only area where it can get hot, and the temperature can sometimes reach 35 °C (95 °F). Discover more about Rwanda’s climate specifics. 

Tanzania Climate

Tanzania overlooks the Indian Ocean and lies just south of the Equator. The renowned wildlife splendor boats of a subtropical or tropical climate on the plateau where a large number of world-famous tourist attractions are found, in particular, the savannah environment, although not too hot because of altitude. The thin coastal stretch is hot and humid throughout the year, especially from November to April. The rains vary in intensity and distribution according to the zones, in fact, in some areas there is a single rainy season from December to April, while in others there are two rainy seasons in spring and autumn. The June to August period (kipupwe), the austral winter, is the coolest of the year, and is dry almost everywhere. Discover more about Tanzania’s climate specifics.                    
Botswana Climate

Botswana is occupied by a plateau that has an average altitude of around 1,000 meters (3,300 feet). The climate is generally sub-tropical, with a hot, rainy season from November to March and a dry season from April to October, within which there is a cool period from May in August. The rains are not abundant, so much so that the climate is arid or semi-arid depending on the area. Being in the Southern Hemisphere, the country has reversed seasons in comparison with the Northern Hemisphere. Discover more about Botswana’s climate specifics

Zambia Climate

Located in southern region of Africa, is almost entirely covered by a plateau, which tempers the climate, making the temperature generally favorable for most of the year. The climate is tropical or sub-tropical depending on altitude, with a hot, humid, and rainy season from mid-November to March and a dry season from April to mid-November.
The temperature in Zambia varies according to altitude and latitude. The plateau’s altitude ranges mostly from 900 to 1,500 meters (3,000 to 4,900 feet), but some areas descend to almost 500 meters (1,600 feet), in the far south along the Zambezi River and Luangwa National Park. On the contrary, in the north, the altitude reaches 1,800 meters (5,900 ft) while in the north-east, near the border with Malawi, it even reaches 2,200 meters (7,200 ft). Discover more about Zambia’s climate specifics

South Africa’s Climate

Largely constituted by plateau ranges, extending from 22° to 34° south latitude and has a subtropical climate, with dry, sunny winters, during which it can get cold at night, and hot summers, with thunderstorms that often break out. The plateau is arid in the western part, where there is a desert, and moderately rainy in the eastern one, where there are several cities including Johannesburg and Pretoria. On the western coast, on the other hand, occupied by the Namib desert, has a cool and arid climate. On the southern and eastern coasts, the climate takes on Mediterranean characteristics, i.e, with mild, rainy winters and warm, sunny summers, in the western part (see Cape Town), while in the eastern part (see Durban), summer is the rainy season. Discover more about South Africa’s climate specifics

Madagascar Climate

A large island located in the Indian Ocean, Madagascar has a tropical climate, rainy along the east coast, arid in the south-west, and temperate in the mountains. In inland areas, mountain ranges mitigate the climate, while rainfall varies depending on slope exposure. Being in the Southern Hemisphere, implies the country has reversed seasons compared with Europe or North America. Discover more about  Madagascar’s climate specifics