Gisenyi vs Kigali: which is better, month by month
Kigali beats Gisenyi in 10 of 12 months — its lead peaks in November (80 vs 57) — and they are within 3 points in July to August.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type — they are different kinds of destination, so the scores are each place at its own best. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Gisenyi vs Kigali — all 12 months
| Month | Gisenyi | Kigali | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74Bwarm, soaked, muggy air | 83Ahot, rainy | Kigali | 9 |
| February | 72Bwarm, soaked, muggy air | 84Ahot, a little rain | Kigali | 12 |
| March | 61Cwarm, soaked, muggy air | 79Bhot, rainy, muggy air | Kigali | 18 |
| April | 58Dwarm, soaked, muggy air | 75Bhot, soaked, muggy air | Kigali | 17 |
| May | 79Bwarm, soaked, muggy air | 85Awarm, a little rain, muggy air | Kigali | 6 |
| June | 87Awarm, a little rain, muggy air | 92Swarm, dry | Kigali | 5 |
| July | 90Swarm, a little rain | 93Swarm, dry | Tie | 3 |
| August | 86Awarm, rainy | 89Awarm, a little rain | Tie | 3 |
| September | 76Bwarm, soaked, muggy air | 86Ahot, a little rain | Kigali | 10 |
| October | 62Cwarm, soaked, muggy air | 82Ahot, rainy | Kigali | 20 |
| November | 57Dwarm, soaked, clean air | 80Awarm, rainy, muggy air | Kigali | 23 |
| December | 60Cwarm, soaked, muggy air | 83Ahot, rainy, muggy air | Kigali | 23 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is November (57 vs 80). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.