Volcanoes National Park
An hour’s hike up a rainforest volcano to sit ten feet from a family of mountain gorillas who could not be less bothered that you’re there.
The best time to visit Volcanoes National Park is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F). Local time there is 18:28 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
June · high 26°C · rain 14mm · 12.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Kigali, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C79°F | 76mm3.0in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| February | 27°C80°F | 77mm3.0in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| March | 26°C80°F | 94mm3.7in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| April | 25°C77°F | 112mm4.4in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| May | 25°C76°F | 75mm3.0in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| June | 26°C78°F | 14mm0.6in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| July | 27°C80°F | 4mm0.2in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| August | 28°C82°F | 29mm1.1in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| September | 27°C81°F | 57mm2.2in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| October | 27°C80°F | 112mm4.4in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| November | 26°C78°F | 104mm4.1in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| December | 26°C78°F | 115mm4.5in | 12.2h12.2h |
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When is the best time to visit Volcanoes National Park?
The best time to visit Volcanoes National Park is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F).
How warm does Volcanoes National Park get?
Typical daytime highs in Volcanoes National Park are Mar–May 26°C (78°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (80°F), Sep–Nov 27°C (80°F), Dec–Feb 26°C (79°F).
Is Volcanoes National Park expensive?
On the ground, Volcanoes National Park is steep.
What sort of trip is Volcanoes National Park good for?
Volcanoes National Park is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Volcanoes National Park?
The wettest month in Volcanoes National Park is December at 115mm (4.5in), the driest July at 4mm (0.2in), with a monthly average of 72mm (2.9in).
What plug do I need for Volcanoes National Park?
Volcanoes National Park uses type C, E, G sockets at 230 V.
