What’s the climate like in Rwanda?
The current climate in Rwanda features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of 26°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Rwanda in recent years was 33°C in March 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 18°C in February 2022.
On average, Rwanda receives 1545 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Rwanda?
The best time to visit Rwanda for sunny weather is January and June through August. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Rwanda. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Rwanda
The climate table of Rwanda shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 103 | 129 | 264 | 250 | 125 | 25 | 37 | 49 | 133 | 143 | 160 | 127 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in February, August and September
- Lowest temperature: 26°C in April, May, November and December
- Precipitation: 1545 mm per year, averaging 129 mm per month
- Driest months: 25 mm in June, 37 mm in July and 49 mm in August
- Wettest months: 264 mm in March, 250 mm in April and 160 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Rwanda
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Rwanda. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Rwanda
This graph shows how much rainfall Rwanda gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Rwanda
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Rwanda. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Rwanda
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Rwanda. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Rwanda
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Rwanda over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Rwanda by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rwanda. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
