🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Volcanoes NP 🇷🇼
Cape Town, South Africa vs Volcanoes NP, Rwanda — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cape Town is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cape Town is drier, with roughly 173 fewer rainy days a year.
Climate at a glance
| 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 🇷🇼 Volcanoes NP | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 22°C | 14°C |
| Hottest month | February (27°C) | February (15°C) |
| Coldest month | July (7°C low) | July (7°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 89 | 262 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | April, October, November | June, July, August |
🇿🇦 Cape Town
Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).
🇷🇼 Volcanoes NP
Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (15°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Town or Volcanoes NP warmer?
Cape Town is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Cape Town or Volcanoes NP?
Volcanoes NP is rainier — Cape Town sees about 173 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Volcanoes NP?
Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Volcanoes NP is best around June, July, August.