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Best Time for Rwanda’s Volcanoes, Karongi & Nyungwe Loop

Last updated: 2026-09-16

Sweet spot: June, July, August. Computed from NASA POWER climate normals across the route's overnight towns, balancing temperature, rainfall and daylight.

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The long drier season usually reduces mud on forest paths, but permits, guides, roads, weather and wildlife remain date-specific and no sighting is guaranteed.
The shorter rains and intervening drier weeks change trail conditions. The loop remains available only after its gorilla permit, Nyungwe bookings, road state and waterproof preparation are confirmed.
The longer rains can make steep park paths muddy and road travel slower. The loop remains available only with confirmed permits, guides, current access, suitable footwear and extra travel margin.

Month	Low	High	Rain	Daylight
January	15.1°C	24.1°C	121 mm	12.1 h
February	15.3°C	24.8°C	118 mm	12.1 h
March	15.3°C	24.3°C	176 mm	12.0 h
April	15.0°C	23.2°C	180 mm	12.0 h
May	14.6°C	22.9°C	126 mm	11.9 h
June	13.5°C	23.1°C	54 mm	11.9 h
July	13.0°C	23.9°C	33 mm	11.9 h
August	14.2°C	24.8°C	67 mm	11.9 h
September	15.2°C	24.9°C	105 mm	12.0 h
October	15.1°C	24.2°C	153 mm	12.0 h
November	15.0°C	23.3°C	198 mm	12.1 h
December	14.9°C	23.6°C	139 mm	12.1 h

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