Best time to visit the Akagera National park is almost throughout the year as Rwanda lies just degrees (2°) south of the Equator-line, however its generally high altitude implies that it experiences temperatures that are hardly ever extreme. During the day, the temperature ranges between 22°C and 27°C while at night they drop to between 16°C and 21°C.
the really high areas also receive frost on some days From June to September as well as in January the country experiences dry seasons this is considered as the best time to visit the Akagera national park.
In the rainy months, the country receives heavy rains nearly every day. However, once the down pour is over, the remainder of the day is normally bright and sunny.
The best time to visit Akagera National park is during the dry season, its best recommend you to avoid the wet months of March, April and December as most of the routes in the park are impassable, which needs a 4×4 wheel drive, however this does not stop you from visiting the country of a thousand hill during those season, as to rain does not rain daily.
Rwanda’s Weather and Climate
Rwanda lies on a high altitude with nice tropical-highland climate and receives plenty of rainfall. Generally the temperatures across the country differ greatly from one area to another basing on their altitude. The temperatures within the capital city –Kigali on average are 21°C.
Long rains: Rwanda receives long rains that between March up to May, during these months it rains persistently and the rain falls in heavy volumes.
Long Dry Season: June up to mid – September.
In fact this is regarded as the best time to visit Rwanda for Safari because it is easy to identify the animals since they are concentrated along water source and the grass land are short making it easy to spot the wildlife.
Short Rains: October – November, and followed by a short dry-season starting in December – February.
Please note that due to the climatic changes, we receive showers even in the drier months.
It is always advisable for the clients to be prepared for any kind of weather anytime of the year.
Therefore before you travel it is always advisable to speak with your travel agent. If you do not have one, we recommend you contact info@rwandaecocompany.com