Country in Africa

Rwanda Weather Forecast

Rwanda weather: 82°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

⛅ 82°F now🕔 10:00 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 14 million

7-day forecast for Rwanda

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22☁️ Overcast85° / 62°0%7 mph9
Sun, Aug 23🌦️ Light drizzle84° / 62°33% · 0,0 in6 mph9
Mon, Aug 24🌦️ Drizzle84° / 63°47% · 0,1 in7 mph9
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light drizzle85° / 60°10% · 0,0 in7 mph8
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast87° / 62°4%8 mph9
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast88° / 64°2%9 mph9
Fri, Aug 28⛅ Partly cloudy87° / 66°0%8 mph9

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 85° / 62°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 7 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌦️ 84° / 62°

Light drizzle · 33% rain · wind 6 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.3
Outdoors9
Beach day8.1
Swimming7.4
Hiking8.6
Running6.9
Cycling8.9
Camping9.2
Fishing9
Photography8.4
Stargazing7.2
Family time9.1
Driving9.6
Flying out9.5

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • High-factor sunscreen and a long-sleeve sun layer for midday
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid unshaded sightseeing between 10am and 4pm - the UV index peaks at 9.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid March, April and November - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rwanda?

Rwanda is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are -1.9441, 30.0619. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Rwanda right now?

It is currently 82°F (28°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 31% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Rwanda?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Rwanda, which has a temperate climate. March, 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 10:00 PM.

How many people live in Rwanda?

Rwanda has a population of approximately 14 million.

What are the top things to do in Rwanda?

Popular options include Lake Victoria.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 August 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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