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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Rwanda for your holiday.
Climate Overview
10 °C to 27 °C
0.35 – 7.2 in (1 – 22 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 17.8 °C (Volcanoes National Park) and 20.3 °C (Kigali)
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Best Time to Visit Rwanda: Overview
JanuaryJan Small Dry SeasonDry Season mostly Pleasant climate in Rwanda | FebruaryFeb Big Rainy SeasonRainy Season very wet, rather uncomfortable | MarchMar Big Rainy Season very wet, rather uncomfortable | AprilApr Big Rainy Season very wet, rather uncomfortable | MayMay Big Rainy Season very wet, rather uncomfortable | JuneJun Best time to traveltime Dry Season, PerfectPerf. climate in Rwanda |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime Dry Season, PerfectPerf. climate in Rwanda | AugustAug Best time to traveltime Dry Season, PerfectPerf. climate in Rwanda | SeptemberSep Good time to traveltime End of Dry Season, usually Pleasant | OctoberOct Small Rainy Season rather wet, frequent showers | NovemberNov Small Rainy Season rather wet, frequent showers | DecemberDec Changing weather rather dry after mid December and usually Pleasant |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Rwanda) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Kigali | June, July, and August |
| Volcanoes National Park | June, July, August, and September |
Climate Charts Rwanda
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Kigali
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Rwanda
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Rwanda, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Kigali (Rwanda)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° |
| Night Temperature | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 2.72 | 3.94 | 4.17 | 7.2 | 3.62 | 0.79 | 0.35 | 1.34 | 3.39 | 4.02 | 5 | 3.94 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 10 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Kigali is 20.3 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: August (21.6 °C)
Coldest month: November (19.4 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 40.47 inch on 112 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): April
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 7.2 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Kigali.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 5.8 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Night Temperature | 11° | 11° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 10° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 5.16 | 5.71 | 6.73 | 6.02 | 3.58 | 1.26 | 0.35 | 1.61 | 3.86 | 6.14 | 6.34 | 5 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 19 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Volcanoes National Park is 17.8 °C.Warmest month: April (18.5 °C)
Coldest month: December (17 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 51.77 inch on 174 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Volcanoes National Park.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, February is the sunniest month with an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Kigali: City Sightseeing Tour with Lunch
Tours
from 150 $ »
Spend a full day with a local guide and pack in plenty of sightseeing thanks to transportation via air-conditioned van. Try local Rwandan food and delve deep into the capital city’s history, art, and culture.
Rwanda: 7-Day Gorillas, Chimps, Big 5, and Big Cats Tour
Tours
from 4989 $ »
Spend time with Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitats in Rwanda. Visit Nyungwe Forest to track chimpanzees and enjoy a canopy walk and visit Akagera National Park to spot the Big 5 and some big cats, and enjoy a boat trip on Lake Ihema.
From Kigali: Gorilla Trekking Day Trip with Lunch
Tours
from 308 $ »
Meet majestic mountain gorillas up close in the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda on a small-group or private full-day journey, with breakfast and lunch.
More attractions
From Kigali: Lake Kivu Full-Day Trip with Coffee Farm Visit | From Kigali: 8-Day Gorillas, Chimps, Big 5 & Big Cats Safari | Rwanda: 6-Day Gorilla and Golden Monkey Tracking, Big 5 Tour | From Kigali: 5-Day Gorilla Trek, Big 5 and Big Cats Tour | Rwanda: 9 Days Gorilla Trekking Adventure Safari | From Kigali: Volcanoes National Park Gorilla Trek with Lunch | Rwanda: 3-Day Gorilla Trekking, Big 5 & Big Cats Safaris |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Kigali (Station Nyakabanda)
light rain, 21.3 °CClouds: 75 % Wind: 6 mph W
Air Pressure: 1015 hPa Humidity: 64 %
Air Pressure: 1015 hPa Humidity: 64 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 06:42 pm
The next days …
| 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 | 13th Feb 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 14 °C to 29 °C |  14 °C to 29 °C | 15 °C to 28 °C | 15 °C to 27 °C | 14 °C to 29 °C | 15 °C to 29 °C |
| 14 °C to 29 °C | 14 °C to 29 °C | 15 °C to 28 °C | 15 °C to 27 °C | 14 °C to 29 °C | 15 °C to 29 °C |
| Clouds: 96 % | Clouds: 15 % | Clouds: 90 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 34 % | Clouds: 54 % |
| No Precipitation | 0 in of rain | 0.01 in of rain | 0.04 in of rain | 0.02 in of rain | 0.05 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Hottest Month
September: 27 °C
Day Temperature in Kigali
September: 27 °CDay Temperature in Kigali
Coldest Month
December: 10 °C
Night Temperature in Volcanoes National Park
December: 10 °CNight Temperature in Volcanoes National Park
Rainiest Month
April: 7.2 in
Rain in Kigali
April: 7.2 inRain in Kigali
Driest Month
July: 0.35 in
Rain in Kigali
July: 0.35 inRain in Kigali
Sunniest Month
July: 7.2 hours/day
Sunshine in Kigali
July: 7.2 hours/daySunshine in Kigali
Activities and Attractions
Kigali: 2-Days Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Tours
from 2919 $ »
From Kigali: 2-Day Gorilla Trek & Bwindi National Park
Tours
from 560 $ »
Kigali: Akagera National Park Big 5 & Big Cats Day Safari
Tours
from 469 $ »
Distances to Rwanda
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kigali | 4100 mi | 7050 mi | 9440 mi |
| Volcanoes National Park | 4050 mi | 7000 mi | 9380 mi |
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