SeasonMapRwanda in January
January is Rwanda's 6th-best month (rank 6 of 12): its 3 destinations average 79/100, led by Kigali at 89 — 27°C and 13 rainy days — while Gisenyi is cooler at 23°C and scores 71.
#6 of 12 months for Rwanda · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Rwanda in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kigali | City | 27°C | 64 mm · 13 days | 89 tier A | — |
| 2 | Musanze | Trekking hub | 23°C | 166 mm · 18 days | 77 tier B | — |
| 3 | Gisenyi | Beach | 23°C | 211 mm · 27 days | 71 tier B | — |
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 January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.