Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
July, June, August
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Nyungwe Forest?
The best time to visit Nyungwe Forest for hiking is July, June, August, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Nyungwe Forest, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Nyungwe Forest
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 18° | 163 |
February | 60Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 18° | 126 |
March | 45Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 18° | 175 |
April | 45Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 18° | 150 |
May | 59Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 18° | 135 |
June | 78Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 43 |
July | 83Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 21 |
August | 76Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 47 |
September | 64Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 108 |
October | 45Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 18° | 167 |
November | 45Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 18° | 181 |
December | 45Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 18° | 166 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Nyungwe Forest
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