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Best Time to Visit

Rwanda

Visiting Rwanda is ideal in the drier months from June to September, which is the prime time for encountering the country’s most famous residents: the mountain gorillas. For those interested in chimpanzee tracking, the rainy seasons, from March to May and in November, are the best times. These periods also tend to be less crowded. Due to its location just south of the Equator, Rwanda experiences consistent temperatures throughout the year. Daytime temperatures are pleasantly warm, typically in the high teens to mid-twenties Celsius (approximately 64°F to 77°F), varying with different regions. Nights can be cooler, especially in higher altitudes.

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