Rwanda

Rwanda Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Rwanda in August.

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Kigali Ruhengeri Gisenyi Kanombe

Planning a getaway to Rwanda this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Rwanda in August

Rwanda offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter warm temperatures, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Gisenyi to 29°C (84°F) in Rwamagana. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Rwamagana and 16°C (61°F) in Gisenyi.

For specific regional insights in Rwanda, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Rwamagana with an average of 24 mm (0.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Kinigi with 162 mm (6.4 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Kigali enjoys approximately 217 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Rwanda by month

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January27°C (81°F) February28°C (82°F) March27°C (81°F) April26°C (79°F) May26°C (79°F) June26°C (79°F) July27°C (81°F) This monthAugust28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October27°C (81°F) November26°C (79°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Rwanda in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Rwanda.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Rwanda

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Rwanda?

Temperature range in Rwanda (August)

Precipitation variation in Rwanda (August)

Kigali

In August Kigali generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
217 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Kigali →

Ruhengeri

In August Ruhengeri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
149 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
mixed
Climate in Ruhengeri →

Gisenyi

In August Gisenyi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
mixed
Climate in Gisenyi →

Kacyiru

In August Kacyiru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
217 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Kacyiru →

Kanombe

In August Kanombe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
217 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
5 mm (0.2 in)
26 mm (1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Kanombe →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Rwanda in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kigali 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Ruhengeri 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Gisenyi 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Kanombe 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Rwamagana 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Kacyiru 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)

Rwanda weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rwanda in August?

Expect excellent weather across Rwanda in August. The popular destination of Kigali averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Rwanda in August?

Average temperatures in Rwanda during August range from a nighttime low near 17°C (63°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Kigali.

Does Rwanda get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Kigali averages just 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Rwanda.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Rwanda?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Rwanda with overall excellent weather in Kigali. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Rwanda is in January, February, May, June, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Kigali.

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