SeasonMapBest time to visit Rwanda
The best time to visit Rwanda is June to August, when its 3 destinations average 91/100 for climate comfort — April is the weakest month, at 68/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 3 Rwanda destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Rwanda climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78 | 24.4°C | 149 mm | Kigali 83 |
| February | 77 | 24.8°C | 148 mm | Kigali 84 |
| March | 70 | 24.6°C | 242 mm | Kigali 79 |
| April | 68 | 23.7°C | 248 mm | Kigali 75 |
| May | 83 | 23.7°C | 114 mm | Kigali 85 |
| June | 90 | 23.8°C | 37 mm | Kigali 92 |
| July | 91 | 24.3°C | 22 mm | Kigali 93 |
| August | 87 | 24.8°C | 63 mm | Kigali 89 |
| September | 81 | 24.8°C | 126 mm | Kigali 86 |
| October | 73 | 24.3°C | 211 mm | Kigali 82 |
| November | 70 | 23.6°C | 262 mm | Kigali 80 |
| December | 72 | 23.8°C | 217 mm | Kigali 83 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Rwanda destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
Rwanda month by month
All 3 destinations in Rwanda
Rwanda — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Rwanda?
- June to August. Across Rwanda's 3 destinations, July averages 91/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 24.3°C and 22 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Rwanda?
- April, averaging 68/100 — mean highs of 23.7°C and 248 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Rwanda?
- February, with mean daily highs of 24.8°C averaged across 3 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Rwanda?
- November, averaging 262 mm of rain.