SeasonMapGisenyi weather in December
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December in Gisenyi: nice, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 31 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Gisenyi · #967 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 58/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gisenyi climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Rainfall | 342 mm / 13.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 31 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 67 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gisenyi in December
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.
Quietschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(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).
Toughest weatherGisenyi's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Gisenyi in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
The short dry season
15 Dec – 28 Feb · usuallyA second drier spell over the turn of the year, warmer and hazier than the June one and less dependable. Showers still come through, but rarely for long enough to spoil a day.
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk31 rainy days and about 342 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 December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Gisenyi?
- December in Gisenyi: nice, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 31 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Gisenyi on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
- What is the weather like in Gisenyi in December?
- In December, Gisenyi averages a daily high of 22.4°C and a low of 16.6°C, with about 341.7 mm of rain over roughly 30.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gisenyi in December?
- Gisenyi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 67 in December.
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Similar destinations in East Africa — December
Within 300 km: Bwindi's Second dry window around 1 Dec – 20 Feb.