Best time to visit Rwanda
The dry seasons, more comfortable for trekking and safaris, are mid-Dec to early Feb, June to Sept. ![]()
Don’t be put off by the November shorter rains and March-May longer rains as you will have the forests, lakes and mountains to yourself. And occasionally cheaper gorilla permits, too. The majority of visitors come to Rwanda to see gorillas, and so the best time is often whenever you can get a highly in demand permit. Keen photographers may even prefer the rainy season, as there is less light contrast coming through the trees, allowing you to focus solely on your subject matter.
Rwanda Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
13
26
75
FEB
13
26
102
MAR
13
26
118
APR
14
25
186
MAY
13
25
107
JUN
12
26
23
JUL
12
26
9
AUG
13
26
35
SEP
13
26
90
OCT
13
26
109
NOV
13
25
140
DEC
13
25
101
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Paul Calcutt at our supplier of gorilla trekking vacations in Rwanda, Natural World Safaris:
“A lot of people think it is going to be searingly hot, because of the misconception that all Africa is hot. But in fact it is quite temperate during the day, early to mid-20°Cs, and at night time we will light a fire and stick a hot water bottle in the room for you. So, jumpers and things to keep warm in the evening are good.”
Marta Marinelli from our Rwanda supplier, Exodus Travels:
“The dry season goes from June to mid-September so this is generally the best time to visit as rain may make some of the activities such as the gorillas and chimps treks much harder due to the mud. There is also a short dry season from December to February. It is quite special to spend New Year’s Eve in front of a group of 12 gorillas so those looking to spend a different Christmas and NYE have this choice.”
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