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Rwanda's national averages run from 24 °C in November to 26 °C in August, with rainfall between 14 mm in July and 243 mm in April and 5.0–6.4 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are June, July and May. Its 5 regions span 22–27 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Kigali
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Kigali
- Area
- 25,273 km²
Best months to visit
When Rwanda shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.6 | 16.0 | 14.8 | 27.0 |
| February | 25.2 | 16.2 | 14.8 | 27.8 |
| March | 24.8 | 16.1 | 14.9 | 27.4 |
| April | 24.1 | 16.2 | 14.9 | 26.2 |
| May | 24.3 | 16.3 | 15.2 | 26.4 |
| June | 24.9 | 15.8 | 14.2 | 26.6 |
| July | 25.4 | 15.8 | 14.1 | 27.3 |
| August | 25.7 | 16.3 | 14.8 | 28.0 |
| September | 25.5 | 16.3 | 15.0 | 27.7 |
| October | 24.8 | 16.2 | 15.0 | 26.9 |
| November | 23.8 | 15.8 | 14.8 | 25.8 |
| December | 24.0 | 15.8 | 14.7 | 26.0 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 141 |
| February | 134 |
| March | 188 |
| April | 243 |
| May | 104 |
| June | 23 |
| July | 14 |
| August | 49 |
| September | 97 |
| October | 162 |
| November | 198 |
| December | 179 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 6.3 |
| February | 6.4 |
| March | 6.2 |
| April | 5.0 |
| May | 5.7 |
| June | 6.1 |
| July | 6.2 |
| August | 6.0 |
| September | 6.0 |
| October | 5.9 |
| November | 5.4 |
| December | 5.9 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6 | 3.5 | 5.8 |
| February | 4.6 | 3.6 | 5.7 |
| March | 4.6 | 3.5 | 5.7 |
| April | 4.8 | 3.5 | 6.4 |
| May | 5.2 | 3.7 | 6.9 |
| June | 5.4 | 3.9 | 7.4 |
| July | 5.6 | 4.0 | 7.7 |
| August | 5.6 | 4.2 | 7.8 |
| September | 5.6 | 4.2 | 7.3 |
| October | 5.4 | 3.8 | 7.1 |
| November | 4.7 | 3.4 | 6.1 |
| December | 4.4 | 3.4 | 5.4 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Rwanda
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Rwanda, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedMountain gorilla trekking
Limited March–May · at its best June–September, December–February
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.
5 regions
Rwanda, taken apart
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Rwanda
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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US
Level 3Reconsider travel
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Month by month
A year in Rwanda, in order
- JanJanuary24.6°C · 141 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 141 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 141 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary25.2°C · 134 mm · 6.4 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 134 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 134 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch24.8°C · 188 mm · 6.2 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 188 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 188 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril24.1°C · 243 mm · 5.0 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 243 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 243 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay24.3°C · 104 mm · 5.7 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 104 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 104 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune24.9°C · 23 mm · 6.1 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 23 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 23 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly25.4°C · 14 mm · 6.2 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 14 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 14 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust25.7°C · 49 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 49 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 49 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember25.5°C · 97 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 97 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 97 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober24.8°C · 162 mm · 5.9 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 162 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 162 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember23.8°C · 198 mm · 5.4 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 198 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 198 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember24.0°C · 179 mm · 5.9 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 179 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 179 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
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