Best months in Rwanda

Best Time to Visit Rwanda (2026)

Monthly weather guide for Rwanda — based on capital city climate data, updated 2026.

Travel window June, July, August, September Peak: June · 9.5/10 climate score
Months to avoid March, April, October, November
Quick answer

Plan your trip for June, July, August, September. Expect average highs near 28°C, lows near 17°C, and about 4 rainy days a month. Skip March, April, October, November when heavy rainfall sets in.

Peak score
9.5/10
June Climate score
Warmest month
28°C
August Average daytime high
Coldest month
17°C
November Average overnight low
Wettest month
24d
April Rainy days per month

Travel score by month

Each score weighs temperature comfort, rain, humidity, and outdoor conditions. Higher is better.

June · 9.5/10
8.4 Jan
8.1 Feb
7.3 Mar
7.3 Apr
8.5 May
9.5 Jun
9.5 Jul
9.3 Aug
8.8 Sep
7.9 Oct
7.3 Nov
7.9 Dec
Excellent (7–10) Mixed (5–6) Tough (0–4)

Month-by-Month Recommendation

Tap any month to open its full weather page. Cards highlight score, temperature, rain, and comfort.

January
8.4 /10

Great

27°C / 17°C 13 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
February
8.1 /10

Great

27°C / 17°C 16 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
March
7.3 /10

Great

27°C / 17°C 21 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
April
7.3 /10

Great

26°C / 17°C 24 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
May
8.5 /10

Excellent

26°C / 18°C 13 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
June Best
9.5 /10

Excellent

27°C / 17°C 2 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
July Best
9.5 /10

Excellent

27°C / 17°C 1 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
August Best
9.3 /10

Excellent

28°C / 18°C 4 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
September Best
8.8 /10

Excellent

28°C / 18°C 10 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
October
7.9 /10

Great

27°C / 17°C 16 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
November
7.3 /10

Great

26°C / 17°C 21 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
December
7.9 /10

Great

26°C / 17°C 18 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10

Climate normals

Compare the monthly shape of temperature highs/lows and rainfall before locking in your dates.

Monthly Temperatures

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Monthly Rainfall

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Season by Season

Season cards explain why scores rise and fall, with a representative month picked for each.

Spring

Avg score 8/10

Sep, Oct, Nov

Average highs of 27°C (81°F) with 16 rainy days per month. Climate score: 8/10.

This month falls at the beginning of Spring.

Weather conditions this month are among the best of the year, making it a popular time for outdoor activities.

Summer

Avg score 8.1/10

Dec, Jan, Feb

Average highs of 27°C (81°F) with 16 rainy days per month. Climate score: 8.1/10.

This month falls at the middle of Summer.

Weather conditions this month are less ideal compared to other times of the year. Indoor activities or shorter outings may be more comfortable.

Autumn

Avg score 7.7/10

Mar, Apr, May

Average highs of 26°C (79°F) with 19 rainy days per month. Climate score: 7.7/10.

This month falls at the beginning of Autumn.

Weather conditions this month are less ideal compared to other times of the year. Indoor activities or shorter outings may be more comfortable.

Winter

Avg score 9.4/10

Jun, Jul, Aug

Average highs of 27°C (81°F) with 2 rainy days per month. Climate score: 9.4/10.

This month falls at the beginning of Winter.

Weather conditions this month are among the best of the year, making it a popular time for outdoor activities.

Climate data based on long-term normals for the capital city.

Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Rwanda are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is lower.

Consider avoiding March, April, October, November due to heavy rainfall.

Based on capital city data, Rwanda experiences average highs of 28°C (82°F) in the warmest month and lows of 17°C (62°F) in the coolest month, with about 159 rainy days per year on average.