Volcanoes in October

Visiting Volcanoes in October is possible, but comes with some trade-offs in weather or sightings.

Weather in Volcanoes in October

Average highs in October are around 24°C, dropping to about 11°C at night. This is the rainy season, so expect frequent showers and occasionally harder roads.

What happens in October

Rainy months with muddy trails, but trekking runs year-round. Warm, waterproof layers are advised at altitude.

Experience quality this month is 4 out of 5, and visitor levels are moderate. The best period overall is June to August and December to February.

What to pack

• a warm jacket for early mornings and evenings
• neutral-coloured layers
• a rain jacket and a dry bag for your camera
• binoculars for distant wildlife

Volcanoes through the year

Other good choices in October

• Chobe Botswana
• Etosha Namibia
• Hwange Zimbabwe
• Lower Zambezi Zambia
• Mana Pools Zimbabwe
• Nyerere Tanzania

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Sources: Visit Rwanda (RDB) - Volcanoes National Park · Climates to Travel - Rwanda (Ruhengeri/Musanze normals)
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.