Rwanda in August

August is one of Rwanda's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 3 destinations average 87/100, led by Kigali at 89 — 27°C and 5 rainy days — while Gisenyi is cooler at 24°C and scores 86.

#3 of 12 months for Rwanda · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇷🇼 Rwanda, month by month

87/100 in August

Where in Rwanda in August

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1KigaliCity27°C31 mm · 5 days89 tier AYes
2GisenyiBeach24°C86 mm · 14 days86 tier AYes
3MusanzeTrekking hub24°C72 mm · 10 days85 tier AYes

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.

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