Rwanda Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Rwanda: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Rwanda month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 27° | 15° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 27° | 15° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 26° | 16° | 124 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 25° | 16° | 128 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 25° | 16° | 89 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 26° | 15° | 21 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 28° | 16° | 7 mm | ★★★★★ |
| august | 28° | 16° | 22 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 29° | 16° | 37 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 27° | 15° | 99 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 25° | 15° | 141 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 26° | 15° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Rwanda
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Rwanda compares med 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 mara National Reserve | 553 km | 21°C | +1°C warmer | 823 mm |
Beste tid å besøke Rwanda
Go in juni, juli, august and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mars, 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 27°C is in line med the 27°C typical for this month.
A 96% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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 desember til februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 3°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What til pack, what til skip
- sønglasses, 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 mars, april and november - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Rwanda er et land i Afrika. Rwanda er et land i Africa med hovedstad Kigali. Befolkningen er rundt 14 million. Hovedstaden er Kigali.
Akkurat nå er det 27°C (81°F) in Rwanda med delvis skyet. Det føles som 29°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 16°C til 27°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 96%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - gode forhold.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Rwanda is juni, juli, august and september. Klimaet er temperate. mars, april and november tend til be the least comfortable months. september is the warmest month med average highs near 29°C, while desember is the coldest med lows near 15°C.
Nearby highlights include Lake Victoria.
Kort sagt. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 27°C is in line med the 27°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Rwanda today at 9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Rwanda
| Type | Land |
|---|---|
| Kontinent | Afrika |
| Kontinent | Afrika |
| Koordinater | 1°56′38.8″S 30°3′42.8″E (-1.9441, 30.0619) |
| Capital | Kigali |
| Befolkning | 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 |
| Tidssone | Africa/Kigali |
| Lokal tid | 4:49 PM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | juni, juli, august and september |
| Klima | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rwanda?
Rwanda er et land i Afrika. Its coordinates are -1.9441, 30.0619. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Rwanda akkurat nå?
It is currently 27°C (81°F) med delvis skyet. Luftfuktighet is 48% and wind is 11 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Rwanda?
juni, juli, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Rwanda, which has a temperate climate. mars, 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 local time is 4:49 PM.
How many people live in Rwanda?
Rwanda has a population of approximately 14 million.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 21, 2026 at 4:49 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
