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

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Outdoor activities Potential

79/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, June, August

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16°C – 17°C

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Generally dry

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Volcanoes National Park?

The best time to visit Volcanoes National Park 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.

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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Volcanoes National Park, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities 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	62Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	23°	102	18.3	75%	shoulder
February	64Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	24°	89	15.6	75%	shoulder
March	45Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	23°	136	20.6	77%	shoulder
April	45Poor 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	77Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	23°	46	8.1	79%	dry
July	79Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	23°	38	6.8	72%	dry
August	72Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	24°	72	9.2	72%	shoulder
September	63Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	115	14.7	76%	shoulder
October	45Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	23°	149	21.7	79%	shoulder
November	45Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	23°	145	23.3	80%	shoulder
December	45Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	16°	22°	121	20.8	80%	shoulder