January, February, March
The best time to go Gorilla Trekking is late December to early March, as the weather at this time of year is generally dry. The temperature in Rwanda averages about 25°C annually – with December to February being the hottest months. These are tropical, almost equatorial countries, with curious climate patterns.
April, May, June
There are two rainy seasons. The long rainy season takes place from March until the beginning of June. Someone may avoid trekking in the "official" rainy season only to find that it pours throughout their visit during another period.
July, August, September
July to August are also considered a good time to travel as they are some of the driest months. Certainly travelling straight after the rains (July) will ensure less dust for the long vehicle transfers between locations.
October, November, December
This is the rainy season but, like anywhere, weather is never predictable. The short rainy season takes place from October until mid-December.
