SeasonMapGisenyi weather in August
Rwanda
August in Gisenyi: nice, rainy — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Gisenyi · #443 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gisenyi climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Rainfall | 99 mm / 3.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 70 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gisenyi in August
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.
BusyThe long dry season, 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).
Best weatherGisenyi's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Gisenyi in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
The long dry season
1 Jun – 15 SepCrowdedThe reliable stretch of the year on Lake Kivu: settled afternoons, the road over to Kibuye passable, and the volcanoes across the border actually visible. Weekend beds on the lakefront go early.
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 August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Gisenyi?
- August in Gisenyi: nice, rainy — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Gisenyi on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Gisenyi in August?
- In August, Gisenyi averages a daily high of 23.1°C and a low of 16.6°C, with about 98.6 mm of rain over roughly 15.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gisenyi in August?
- Gisenyi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 70 in August.
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