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Rwanda · Western · May
Western in Mayhow the month reads
May is a mixed month — worth planning against specific weeks inside Rwanda, with average temperatures for the region. The safety bulletins below apply.
- Rank
- 8 of 12
- Score
- 60/100
May match
60/100
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What’s open · May
Things to do in Western in May
- LimitedMountain gorilla trekking
the main rains, mid-March to mid-May: muddy, steep going, though permits are easier to get and prices lower
Sources: go2africa.com, horizonguides.com, cedarberg-travel.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
- Temperature22°C+0.0°C vs. yearly mean
- Month rank8 of 12for Western
- Best monthsJune · July · Augusthighest regional score
12-month temperature · Western
May in context
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) |
|---|---|
| January | 22.1 |
| February | 22.6 |
| March | 22.6 |
| April | 22.3 |
| May | 22.4 |
| June | 22.3 |
| July | 22.4 |
| August | 22.7 |
| September | 22.7 |
| October | 22.4 |
| November | 21.8 |
| December | 21.9 |
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Rwanda
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
Reconsider travel
Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
US
Level 3Reconsider travel
Reconsider travel
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