Best Time to Visit Volcanoes National Park for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

86/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, June, August

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Weather

16°C – 17°C

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Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Volcanoes National Park?

The best time to visit Volcanoes National Park for backpacking is July, June, August, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Volcanoes National Park due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Volcanoes National Park

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	67Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	23°	102	18.3	75%	shoulder
February	69Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	24°	89	15.6	75%	shoulder
March	64Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	23°	136	20.6	77%	shoulder
April	61Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	23°	140	21.6	81%	shoulder
May	61Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	22°	112	19.1	82%	shoulder
June	81Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	23°	46	8.1	79%	dry
July	86Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	23°	38	6.8	72%	dry
August	78Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	24°	72	9.2	72%	shoulder
September	72Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	115	14.7	76%	shoulder
October	64Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	23°	149	21.7	79%	shoulder
November	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	23°	145	23.3	80%	shoulder
December	62Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	16°	22°	121	20.8	80%	shoulder