SeasonMapGisenyi weather in April
Rwanda
April in Gisenyi: nice, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days.
#9 of 12 months in Gisenyi · #1230 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gisenyi climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Rainfall | 302 mm / 11.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 28 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gisenyi in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyGenocide memorial week, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Gisenyi's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherGisenyi's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Gisenyi in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Genocide memorial week
7–13 AprNational holidayClosuresThe commemoration opens on 7 April and the first week is a national mourning period: public music stops, bars close early and much of the lakefront is shut. It is a poor week to arrive expecting a beach town. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk28 rainy days and about 302 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gisenyi — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Gisenyi in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Gisenyi?
- April in Gisenyi: nice, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Gisenyi on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Gisenyi in April?
- In April, Gisenyi averages a daily high of 22.9°C and a low of 16.7°C, with about 302.4 mm of rain over roughly 28 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gisenyi in April?
- Gisenyi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in April.
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