Country · 4 destinations
Best time to visit Rwanda
The best time to visit Rwanda is June–August. Its destinations score highest in July, with an average travel score of 85 out of 100.
The climate in Rwanda through the year
When to go
Rwanda scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June–August, with an average of 85 out of 100 in July across the 4 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in July range from 24°C in Ruhengeri to 28°C in Nyagatare. September–May are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in January (50), with daytime highs around 26°C.
Where in the country
In July, the highest scores are in Kigali (88), Gisenyi (86) and Ruhengeri (84). The destinations do not all peak at the same time:
Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest
Over the year, Nyagatare is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 28°C) and Ruhengeri the coolest (24°C). Gisenyi gets the most precipitation, about 1,420 mm a year, and Nyagatare the least, about 1,050 mm. The highest-lying is Ruhengeri at about 1,850 m. The warmest sea is at Ruhengeri: 24°C in March.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, Rwanda averages 65 or more in these months:
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Sea | Rain | Best destinations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50 | 24–28° | 23° | 112 mm | Kigali 50 · Gisenyi 50 · Ruhengeri 50 |
| February | 55 | 24–28° | 24° | 98 mm | Nyagatare 56 · Kigali 55 · Gisenyi 54 |
| March | 50 | 24–28° | 24° | 129 mm | Kigali 50 · Gisenyi 50 · Ruhengeri 50 |
| April | 50 | 24–27° | 24° | 139 mm | Kigali 50 · Gisenyi 50 · Ruhengeri 50 |
| May | 52 | 24–27° | 23° | 117 mm | Kigali 54 · Gisenyi 52 · Ruhengeri 50 |
| June | 84 | 23–28° | 23° | 31 mm | Kigali 86 · Gisenyi 85 · Ruhengeri 84 |
| July | 85 | 24–28° | 22° | 27 mm | Kigali 88 · Gisenyi 86 · Ruhengeri 84 |
| August | 76 | 24–29° | 22° | 55 mm | Kigali 81 · Gisenyi 78 · Ruhengeri 75 |
| September | 60 | 24–28° | 23° | 120 mm | Kigali 63 · Gisenyi 60 · Ruhengeri 59 |
| October | 50 | 24–28° | 23° | 138 mm | Kigali 51 · Gisenyi 50 · Ruhengeri 50 |
| November | 50 | 24–27° | 23° | 153 mm | Kigali 50 · Gisenyi 50 · Ruhengeri 50 |
| December | 50 | 23–27° | 23° | 116 mm | Kigali 50 · Gisenyi 50 · Ruhengeri 50 |
Score: average of the cities and beach destinations with the default preferences (ski resorts are left out). Day: lowest to highest typical daytime temperature among them. Sea: the warmest. Rain: average.