Destination

Volcanoes National Park

Rwanda

Best timeJun–Sep & Dec–Feb

Set inRwanda

Climate41–59°F

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

On the map

Map showing the location of Volcanoes National Park

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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 32%

WarmestFeb · 59°F

WettestApr

Best windowJun–Sep & Dec–Feb

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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

Where Dian Fossey worked. Gorilla permits are the most expensive in Africa and still sell out.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Jun–Sep & Dec–Feb. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Mount Nyiragongo

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Volcanoes National Park?

The best time to visit Volcanoes National Park is June–September & December–February, in Rwanda.

Where is Volcanoes National Park?

Volcanoes National Park is in Rwanda.

What is Volcanoes National Park known for?

Where Dian Fossey worked. Gorilla permits are the most expensive in Africa and still sell out.

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