Rwanda Travel Guide

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GMT TIME

+2 h

LANGUAGE

Kinyarwanda, Swahili

WHEN TO TRAVEL

CURRENT TIME

Currency

kinyarwanda

VISA REQUIREMENTS

CONSULT

GMT TIME

+2 h

LANGUAGE

Kinyarwanda, Swahili

WHEN TO TRAVEL

CURRENT TIME

Currency

kinyarwanda

VISA REQUIREMENTS

CONSULT

BEST TIME TO VISIT
Rwanda

Rwanda (Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, Akagera National Park, Nyungwe Forest)

Best Time: June to September, December to February

Month	Best Time	Average Time	Worst Time
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Climate: Rwanda has a temperate climate, largely due to its high elevation. The dry seasons, from June to September and December to February, are the best times to visit, especially for wildlife viewing. During these months, the weather is mostly dry and pleasant, making it ideal for trekking and safaris.

Worst Time: The rainy seasons, particularly from March to May, bring heavy downpours and muddy conditions, which can make travel and trekking difficult, especially in the national parks.

Key:

Green: Best time to visit.

Orange: Average time to visit, decent weather but with some drawbacks.

Red: Worst time to visit, due to extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or muddy trails.

This table will help you plan the best time to explore Rwanda’s beautiful parks and wildlife.

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Top trips in Rwanda

Rwanda Safari & Gorilla Trekking trip - Rwanda

1 Country | 5 Cities

10 Days

On demand

Rwanda Safari & Gorilla...

Rwanda

Kigali Volcanoes National Park Lake Kivu Nyungwe National Park Akagera National Park

1 Country | 5 Cities

10 Days

On demand

Rwanda Safari & Gorilla...

Rwanda

Kigali Volcanoes National Park Lake Kivu Nyungwe National Park Akagera National Park

2 Countries | 6 Cities

9 Days

On demand

UGANDA & RWANDA GORILLA AND...

Uganda, Rwanda

Entebbe Kibale Forest National Park Queen Elizabeth National Park Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Volcanoes National Park Kigali

2 Countries | 6 Cities

9 Days

On demand

UGANDA & RWANDA GORILLA AND...

Uganda, Rwanda

Entebbe Kibale Forest National Park Queen Elizabeth National Park Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Volcanoes National Park Kigali

2 Countries | 9 Cities

13 Days

On demand

RWANDA AND UGANDA SAFARI

Rwanda, Uganda

Kigali Volcanoes National Park Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Kisoro Lake Bunyonyi Queen Elizabeth National Park Kibale Forest National Park Kampala Entebbe