Best time to go to Rwanda for a perfect weather and where to go?
When is the best time to go to Rwanda?
When is the best time to go to Rwanda? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- In July, the weather is beautiful everywhere in Rwanda
- The best months to go to Kigali are January, June, July and August
- On average, the warmest months in Kigali are January, February, March, July, August, September, October, November and December
- The rainiest months in this city are April, October and November
- The cities with the best climate are Kigali, Akagera National Park, Gisenyi, Kibungo and Kivu Lake, with good weather at least 4 months a year
Where and when to go based on the weather?
Central of Rwanda
Kigali...
Eastern Province
Kibungo, Akagera National Park...
Northern Province
Ruhengeri...
Southern Province
Butare...
Western Province
Kivu Lake, Gisenyi...
To get all the information about the climate and weather in Rwanda for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:
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Best time to travel to Rwanda by cities
Temperatures and rainfall in Rwanda
On these 2 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Rwanda and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Kigali, Akagera National Park, Butare, Gisenyi and Kibungo.
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Rwanda
Find out when Rwanda has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Rwanda
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, September, October and November. The number of visitors to Rwanda is high in: June, July, August and December.
- Very low season in Rwanda: January, February, March and April.
- Low season in Rwanda: May, September, October and November.
- High season in Rwanda: June and December.
- Peak season in Rwanda: July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Rwanda month by month
Average price for flights to Rwanda
A return flight between London and Kigali is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 679 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 533 more for your airline ticket to Kigali if you go in august.
Where to go in Rwanda?
This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).
| Cities | jan. | feb. | mar. | apr. | may | jun. | jul. | aug. | sep. | oct. | nov. | dec. |
| Kigali | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 25°C | 24°C | 25°C | 27°C | 28°C | 28°C | 27°C | 26°C | 26°C |
| Akagera National Park | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 25°C | 24°C | 25°C | 27°C | 28°C | 28°C | 27°C | 26°C | 26°C |
| Butare | 24°C | 25°C | 24°C | 23°C | 22°C | 23°C | 24°C | 26°C | 26°C | 24°C | 23°C | 23°C |
| Gisenyi | 24°C | 24°C | 24°C | 23°C | 22°C | 22°C | 23°C | 24°C | 24°C | 23°C | 23°C | 23°C |
| Kibungo | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 25°C | 24°C | 25°C | 27°C | 28°C | 28°C | 27°C | 26°C | 26°C |
| Kivu Lake | 24°C | 24°C | 24°C | 23°C | 22°C | 22°C | 23°C | 24°C | 24°C | 23°C | 23°C | 23°C |
| Ruhengeri | 19°C | 20°C | 20°C | 19°C | 19°C | 19°C | 20°C | 21°C | 20°C | 19°C | 18°C | 18°C |
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About Rwanda
What can I do in Rwanda?
Beaches / swimming
Nature and countryside
Culture and heritage
Sports
Family travel
Crafts / shopping
Gastronomy
Nightlife
Is this weather information for Rwanda reliable?
Climate data for Rwanda has been gathered every day since January 2009. The analysis of these meteorological data for Rwanda allows us to determine the average for each month in Kigali, Akagera National Park, Butare, Gisenyi, Kibungo, Kivu Lake and Ruhengeri.
So yes: this data is reliable except in cases of temporary climate disruption in the region.