SeasonMapGisenyi weather in February
Rwanda
February in Gisenyi: warm, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 24 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Gisenyi · #733 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gisenyi climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 24°C / 74°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 199 mm / 7.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 24 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 83 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gisenyi in February
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.
BusyTour du Rwanda, school holidays in 2 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 February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Tour du Rwanda
15 Feb – 2 Mar · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedAfrica's only UCI 2.1 stage race runs every February and the Kivu Belt road through Rubavu is part of it, with a mass ride on the lakefront on the same day. Expect the lake road closed for a few hours and the town full. Source ↗
- 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.
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 February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Gisenyi?
- February in Gisenyi: warm, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 24 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Gisenyi on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Gisenyi in February?
- In February, Gisenyi averages a daily high of 23.5°C and a low of 17.7°C, with about 199.1 mm of rain over roughly 23.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gisenyi in February?
- Gisenyi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 83 in February.
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