Akagera National Park

Dry Season –June to September

There is very little rain during these months. Vegetation thins out and animals are attracted to the lakes and wetland areas in the park. Temperatures are warm and pleasant.

• June, July & August – Afternoon temperatures are usually around 26°C/79°F. Most days are sunny with a fine, clear sky. It gets cold at night, with minimum temperatures around 16°C/61°F. It’s usually cold in the early morning as well.
• September – Early September is still dry, but sometime this month the short rains might start. Temperatures remain the same.

Wet Season –October to May

As in the Dry season, temperatures are warm. Afternoon temperatures are usually around 26°C/79°F, while nighttime temperatures hover around 15°C/59°F. During the Wet season it rarely rains all day, but afternoon thundershowers can be expected. There is a drier spell between the short and long rains.

• October, November & December – ‘Short rains’ – The rains start in October (or September). It is rare for it to rain throughout the day. Afternoon showers are common. Daytime temperatures are usually around 25°C/77°F, while night and early morning temperatures are about 16°C/61°F.
• January & February – These months tend to be drier as mid-December to mid-February is a drier spell between the short and long rains. The exact timing is unpredictable though.
• March, April & May – ‘Long rains’ – This is the wettest period. It tends to rain most days, although seldom for the whole day. It is often cloudy. The average temperatures remain about the same.

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