Gishwati-Mukura National Park

Weather & Climate

Gishwati-Mukura Operators

Expert

By Philip Briggs

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Rwanda.

Climate Chart Gishwati-Mukura National Park – 2,061-2,619m / 6,762-8,593ft

Gishwati-Mukura National Park experiences a wet and cool climate. Due to the close proximity to the equator, temperatures are very uniform throughout the year. Daytime temperatures are around 19°C/66°F and it cools off at night to about 11°C/52°F. Bring warm, waterproof clothing and good hiking shoes whenever you visit.

Dry Season –June to September

Gishwati-Mukura is quite wet throughout the year, but there is a drier period from June to September (the Dry season).

June, July & August – The skies are mostly clear. Hiking conditions are excellent. Daytime temperatures average 19°C/66°F, with an average of 11°C/52°F at night.
September – It starts to rain more regularly, especially later in the month. Temperatures stay the same.

Wet Season –October to May

You can expect regular rainfall, but there are always dry, sunny periods in between. Rain mostly falls in the afternoon, so mornings are best for activities.

October, November & December – It rains a lot over this period and November is a peak month for rainfall. Evenings are damp and cold.
January & February – This is a drier period in the Wet season. Bright sunny days are interspersed with rain.
March, April & May – The rain picks up in March and peaks in April. April is the wettest month and hiking trails tend to get very slippery.