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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals2,025 m source elevationNASA POWER

Long term climatic patterns featuring monthly temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight statistics

Volcanoes National Park Climate Profile: Monthly Averages and Atmospheric Data 1991 to 2020

Understand the annual climatology at a representative coordinate within Volcanoes National Park through twelve month averages. Data from 1991 to 2020 provides consistent benchmarks for temperature, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours. These figures offer a foundational view of atmospheric patterns rather than forecast weather, capturing the month by month environmental rhythm characteristic of this high elevation Rwandan landscape.

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Annual climate pattern

Tracing the relationship between stable thermal ranges and fluctuating daily rainfall across twelve months.

Annual Temperature and Precipitation Patterns in Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park maintains stable thermal patterns year-round, with monthly mean temperatures staying between 16.8 and 18.2 degrees Celsius while average daily highs generally peak near 23 to 25 degrees. Average daily precipitation fluctuates more distinctly, ranging from 1.21 millimeters in July to 6.71 millimeters in November, according to historical data from a representative park coordinate.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 6.7 mm/day5°10°15°20°25°30°17°18°18°18°17°17°17°18°18°18°17°17°012345674.24.46.15.54.521.22.54.15.36.74.7JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
17.5 °C
Warmest month
March
Coolest month
June
Wettest month
November
Twelve-month climate

Compare historical temperature bounds, average daily precipitation, relative humidity, and daylight across the annual cycle.

Volcanoes National Park Monthly Climate: Twelve Month Weather by Month Comparison

Comparing monthly climate normals at a representative elevation of 2024.93 meters reveals how average maximum and minimum temperatures vary alongside average daily precipitation rates across the calendar year. Analyzing relative humidity, average wind speed, and calculated daylight hours across all twelve months establishes a clear baseline for studying long-term geographic patterns in Rwanda.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January17.5 °C11.9° to 24.5°4.2 mm/day78.5%2 m/s12.1 hours
February18.1 °C12.3° to 25.3°4.4 mm/day75.5%2 m/s12.1 hours
March18.2 °C12.5° to 25.3°6.1 mm/day77.4%2 m/s12 hours
April17.6 °C12.2° to 24.3°5.5 mm/day81.9%2.1 m/s12 hours
May17.2 °C11.5° to 23.3°4.5 mm/day82.6%2.4 m/s11.9 hours
June16.8 °C10.6° to 23.1°2 mm/day76.2%2.4 m/s11.9 hours
July16.9 °C9.7° to 23.5°1.2 mm/day69.2%2.4 m/s11.9 hours
August17.6 °C10.5° to 24.4°2.5 mm/day68.3%2.4 m/s12 hours
September17.9 °C11.8° to 24.8°4.1 mm/day72.4%2.2 m/s12 hours
October17.5 °C12.1° to 24.6°5.3 mm/day78.3%2.1 m/s12 hours
November17.3 °C12.4° to 23.9°6.7 mm/day81.2%2 m/s12.1 hours
December17.3 °C11.9° to 24°4.7 mm/day80.7%2 m/s12.1 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Comparing long-term averages for temperature, precipitation, and wind across twelve calendar months

Volcanoes National Park Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Climatology Contrasts

Climatological analysis of Volcanoes National Park reveals the warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest months calculated from thirty years of data at a representative elevation. Evaluating relative monthly averages for wind, humidity, and daylight duration provides a balanced perspective on the annual cycle without representing localized weather extremes.
Warmest month
March18.2 °C
Coolest month
June16.8 °C
Wettest month
November6.7 mm/day
Driest month
July1.2 mm/day
Most humid month
May82.6%
Windiest month
July2.4 m/s
Longest daylight
December12.1 hours

Interactive climate map

Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map

Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.

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Other park climates

Contrast temperature, precipitation, and daylight patterns across regional and global protected settings.

Compare Volcanoes National Park Monthly Climate Normals to Other Protected Landscapes

Evaluating how monthly temperature trends and precipitation rhythms in Volcanoes National Park differ from other conservation areas highlights the vast atmospheric diversity across distinct elevations and regional zones. Standardized climate profiles clarify how humidity, average wind patterns, and daylight hours shift across diverse geographic settings, allowing systematic cross-park landscape comparisons.
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Continue Exploring Volcanoes National Park's Mapped Landscape and Rwandan Geography

Deepen your understanding of Volcanoes National Park by examining its specific geographic features and protected landscape boundaries. This detailed entry provides the atlas context necessary to appreciate its unique position within Rwanda and the broader East African region, facilitating comprehensive discovery of protected natural areas.

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