SeasonMapGisenyi weather in January
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January in Gisenyi: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 27 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Gisenyi · #668 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Gisenyi in January
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Gisenyi climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Rainfall | 211 mm / 8.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 27 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 81 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gisenyi in January
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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.
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What's on in Gisenyi in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Gisenyi?
- January in Gisenyi: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 27 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Gisenyi on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Gisenyi in January?
- In January, Gisenyi averages a daily high of 22.7°C and a low of 16.8°C, with about 211.4 mm of rain over roughly 26.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gisenyi in January?
- Gisenyi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 81 in January.
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Similar destinations in East Africa — January
Within 300 km: Bwindi's Second dry window around 1 Dec – 20 Feb.