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Rwanda climate 2025

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Rwanda climate 2025

Overview: Rwanda
Rwanda is a region with a tropical climate. The day temperatures range from 21 °C (70 °F) in May to 23 °C (74 °F) in August. The driest month is July with just 2 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is November with 17 days of rain. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in December with 12 °C (53 °F), the lowest in July with 10 °C (50 °F).

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Rwanda is a region with a tropical climate. The day temperatures range from 21 °C (70 °F) in May to 23 °C (74 °F) in August. The driest month is July with just 2 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is November with 17 days of rain. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in December with 12 °C (53 °F), the lowest in July with 10 °C (50 °F).

When is the best time to go to Rwanda?

The best time to visit Rwanda is between June and August. During this period, temperatures are between 22 °C (71 °F) - 23 °C (74 °F), night temperatures are between 10 °C (50 °F) - 11 °C (51 °F), rainfall averages 4 days per month, and 6 hours of sunlight on average.

What months is the dry season in Rwanda?

The time, when it's dry in Rwanda is between June - August. In this period it is raining on average 4 days and approximately 31 mm (1.23 in) precipitation falls per month, which are values below average.

What is the humidity in Rwanda?

Generally, Rwanda belongs to destinations with higher humidity. It ranges from 69 % to 84 %. The most humid months are February - May and the least humid are July - September.

What temperatures can I expect in Rwanda?

Rwanda enjoys daily temperatures in the range of 21 °C (70 °F) - 23 °C (74 °F) during the year.

What are the night temperatures in Rwanda?

In Rwanda, night temperatures between 10 °C (50 °F) and 12 °C (53 °F) can be expected during the year.

Is it windy in Rwanda?

Rwanda is a destination with rather light or moderate winds.

Which month is the sunniest in Rwanda?

The period, which is the sunniest in Rwanda, is in the months of June - August, when there is an average of 6 sun hours per day.

What is the least cloudy season in Rwanda?

The least cloudy months in Rwanda are June - July, when the cloud cover is on average only 45 %.

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