SeasonMapRwanda in May
May is Rwanda's 4th-best month (rank 4 of 12): its 3 destinations average 84/100, led by Kigali at 89 — 25°C and 16 rainy days — while Gisenyi trails at 78 with 169 mm of rain.
#4 of 12 months for Rwanda · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Rwanda in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kigali | City | 25°C | 84 mm · 16 days | 89 tier A | — |
| 2 | Musanze | Trekking hub | 22°C | 101 mm · 19 days | 84 tier A | Yes |
| 3 | Gisenyi | Beach | 23°C | 169 mm · 22 days | 78 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 May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.