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Mount Nyiragongo

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Mount Nyiragongo

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Best timeJun–Aug
Set inDemocratic Republic of the Congo
In season~54°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

43–61°F

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jul. Go in Jun, Aug for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 40%
WarmestFeb · 61°F
WettestOct
Best windowJun–Aug
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Mount Nyiragongo is an active stratovolcano with an elevation of 3,470 m (11,385 ft) in the Virunga Mountains associated with the Albertine Rift. It is located inside Virunga National Park, in the North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, about 12 km (7.5 mi) north of the town of Goma and Lake Kivu and just 9.8 km (6.1mi) west of the border with Rwanda. The main crater is about two kilometres (1 mi) wide and usually contains a lava lake.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Aug, the 3 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Volcanoes National Park
17 mi away
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
46 mi away
Queen Elizabeth National Park
101 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mount Nyiragongo?

The best time to visit Mount Nyiragongo is June–August, in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Where is Mount Nyiragongo?

Mount Nyiragongo is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

What is Mount Nyiragongo known for?

Mount Nyiragongo is an active stratovolcano with an elevation of 3,470 m (11,385 ft) in the Virunga Mountains associated with the Albertine Rift. It is located inside Virunga National Park, in the North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, about 12 km (7.5 mi) north of the town of Goma and Lake Kivu and just 9.8 km (6.1mi) west of the border with Rwanda. The main crater is about two kilometres (1 mi) wide and usually contains a lava lake.

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