Rwanda Weather
🇷🇼 1 city covered · Africa
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
June to September
Weather in Rwanda at a glance
Our Rwanda coverage centers on Kigali, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 81°F (27°C) in August and 77°F (25°C) in April, with about 153 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Kigali - annual average 68°
- Best time to visit: June to September
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Kigali averages 10.4 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 857 mm (33.7 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally June to September. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Kigali climate page.
Live weather across Rwanda today
Rwanda cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kigali | 68° | Aug · 81° | Apr · 59° | 153 | 10.4 | 0 |
Rwanda weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79° | 59° | 13 | 10.4 h/day |
| February | 80° | 59° | 11 | 10.4 h/day |
| March | 79° | 59° | 17 | 10.6 h/day |
| April | 77° | 59° | 22 | 9.8 h/day |
| May | 76° | 60° | 13 | 10.8 h/day |
| June | 78° | 58° | 2 | 10.6 h/day |
| July | 80° | 59° | 1 | 10.5 h/day |
| August | 81° | 60° | 5 | 10.3 h/day |
| September | 81° | 60° | 11 | 10.6 h/day |
| October | 80° | 59° | 17 | 10.5 h/day |
| November | 78° | 59° | 21 | 10.0 h/day |
| December | 78° | 58° | 19 | 10.6 h/day |
Rwanda weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Rwanda?
Averaged across the covered cities, June to September offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Rwanda?
Snow is essentially absent in the Rwanda cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Rwanda like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.
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