Places To See Snow In Uganda

What is Snow?

Snow comprises individual ice crystals that grow while suspended in the atmosphere usually within clouds and then fall, accumulating on the ground where they undergo further changes. 

Places To See Snow In Uganda

The Rwenzori Snow Peaks

Rwenzori Mountains National Park has 6 ranges, which are located are located a few miles north of the Equator,

with the highest peak on Mount Stanley (Margherita at 5109m), followed by speke(4890m) & Baker (4890m), each containing snow & glaciers.

Which mountains have snow in Uganda?

This is Uganda. Uganda is home to half the world’s mountain gorillas. Hiking the snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains.

When has it snowed in Uganda?

Generally, it does not snow in Uganda. The Rwenzori mountains which rise more than 5,000 meters above sea level do have permanent glaciers at higher altitudes.

Any chances of snow are associated with such high altitudes.