SeasonMapGisenyi weather in May
Rwanda
May in Gisenyi: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 22 rainy days.
#4 of 12 months in Gisenyi · #781 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gisenyi climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Rainfall | 169 mm / 6.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 22 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gisenyi in May
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 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
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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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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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Gisenyi?
- May in Gisenyi: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 22 rainy days. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Gisenyi on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Gisenyi in May?
- In May, Gisenyi averages a daily high of 22.8°C and a low of 16.9°C, with about 169.4 mm of rain over roughly 22 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gisenyi in May?
- Gisenyi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in May.
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