Rwanda Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Rwanda: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Rwanda month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 27° | 15° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 27° | 15° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 26° | 16° | 124 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 25° | 16° | 128 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 25° | 16° | 89 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 26° | 15° | 21 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 28° | 16° | 7 mm | ★★★★★ |
| augustus | 28° | 16° | 22 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 29° | 16° | 37 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 27° | 15° | 99 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 25° | 15° | 141 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 26° | 15° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Rwanda
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Rwanda compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Rwanda.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Victoria | 343 km | 17°C | 4°C cooler | 2364 mm |
| Uganda | 379 km | 22°C | +1°C warmer | 1307 mm |
| Serengeti National Park | 532 km | 23°C | +2°C warmer | 776 mm |
| Maasai maaa National Reserve | 553 km | 21°C | +1°C warmer | 823 mm |
Beste reistijd Rwanda
Go in juni, juli, augustus and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: maart, april and november – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Rwanda
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 26°C is in line met the 27°C typical for this month.
A 55% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point – carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 3°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What en pack, what en skip
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell – 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid maart, april and november – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Rwanda is een land in Afrika. Rwanda is een land in Africa met als hoofdstad Kigali. Er wonen ongeveer 14 million. De hoofdstad is Kigali.
Op dit moment is het 15°C (60°F) in Rwanda met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 16°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 15°C en 26°C. De kans op neerslag is 55%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8.4/10 – goede omstandigheden.
De beste tijd om Rwanda is juni, juli, augustus and september. Het klimaat is temperate. maart, april and november zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. september is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 29°C, terwijl december is de koudste maand, met minima rond 15°C.
Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Lake Victoria.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 26°C is in line met the 27°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 7 AM en 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Rwanda today at 8.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Rwanda
| Type | Land |
|---|---|
| Continent | Afrika |
| Continent | Afrika |
| Coördinaten | 1°56′38.8″S 30°3′42.8″E (-1.9441, 30.0619) |
| Capital | Kigali |
| Bevolking | 14.000.000 |
| Area | 26.338 km² |
| ISO code | RW |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | RWA |
| Currency | Rwandan franc (RWF) |
| Languages | Kinyarwanda, English, French |
| Calling code | +250 |
| Tijdzone | Africa/Kigali |
| Lokale tijd | 2:37 PM (UTC+02:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni, juli, augustus and september |
| Klimaat | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rwanda?
Rwanda is een land in Afrika. Its coordinates are -1.9441, 30.0619. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Rwanda nu?
It is currently 15°C (60°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 93% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Rwanda?
juni, juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Rwanda, which has a temperate climate. maart, april and november are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Rwanda in?
Rwanda observes Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00). The lokale tijd is 2:37 PM.
How many people live in Rwanda?
Rwanda has a population of approximately 14 million.
What are the top things en do in Rwanda?
Popular options include Lake Victoria.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated oktober 27, 2026 at 2:37 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
