SeasonMapRwanda in August
August is one of Rwanda's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 3 destinations average 87/100, led by Kigali at 92 — 26°C and 5 rainy days — while Musanze trails at 84 with 81 mm of rain.
#3 of 12 months for Rwanda · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Rwanda in August
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kigali | City | 26°C | 28 mm · 5 days | 92 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Gisenyi | Beach | 23°C | 99 mm · 16 days | 85 tier A | Yes |
| 3 | Musanze | Trekking hub | 24°C | 81 mm · 10 days | 84 tier A | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.