SeasonMapMusanze weather in February
Rwanda
February in Musanze: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Musanze · #686 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Musanze in February
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Musanze climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 24°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 182 mm / 7.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 80 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Musanze 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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Musanze'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 weatherMusanze's weather peaks May–July, best around June.
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What's on in Musanze in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Gorilla permits sell out
1 Jan – 31 DecBook earlyA trek costs US$1,500 a person, sold by the Rwanda Development Board, and only ninety-six permits are issued a day across the park's habituated gorilla families. The best dates go months ahead, and trekkers must be at least fifteen years old. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Musanze — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Musanze?
Musanze in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Musanze?
- February in Musanze: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Musanze on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Musanze in February?
- In February, Musanze averages a daily high of 23.6°C and a low of 16°C, with about 182.1 mm of rain over roughly 17.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Musanze in February?
- Musanze has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 80 in February.
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Similar destinations in East Africa — February
Within 300 km: Bwindi's Second dry window around 1 Dec – 20 Feb.