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Rwanda weather

When to go · monthly temps & rain · a live forecast for every city

Rwanda

Right now in Rwanda's capital it's 23°, Rain showers. The best time to visit is usually June, July, August — mild and drier. We've put together the month-by-month climate and a live forecast for every major city.

Now, by city

Weather across Rwanda's cities

CityTodayRainHumiditySunriseSunset
Kigali24° / 18°Light rain0.6 מ״מ61%05:4317:51Full forecast ›
Climate by month

Temperature & rainfall in Rwanda

Multi-year normals (1991–2020) — the planning baseline. The table above is the live near-term forecast.

Jan20°Feb20°Mar19°Apr19°May19°Jun20°Jul20°Aug20°Sep20°Oct19°Nov18°Dec18°

Avg temp (°C) Rainfall (mm)Source: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020

This week

Near-term forecast for Rwanda

The temperature right now in Rwanda's capital and the days ahead. For a specific city, see the table above.

Rwanda
23°Rain showers
Sat27°Sun28°Mon24°Tue27°
Questions & answers

Rwanda weather — FAQ

When is the best time to visit Rwanda?
Usually June, July, August — comfortable temperatures and less rain. It's also peak season, so prices and flights rise.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Rwanda?
January is usually the hottest (average 20°), November the coldest (average 18°).
How much daylight does Rwanda get?
In January about 12h 6m of daylight, in July about 11h 54m of daylight. The gap widens the further you are from the equator.
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About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0) · Climate: Open-Meteo (1991–2020)