Weather in February in Rwanda
Are you planning a trip a to Rwanda in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Rwanda in February?
February in Rwanda generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Gisenyi to 28°C in Rwamagana. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Rwamagana and 17°C in Gisenyi.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rwamagana with an average of 74 mm to heavy rainfall in Ruhengeri with 311 mm.Average sunshine
The city Kigali usually sees around 119 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rwanda in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Rwanda climate page.
Where to go in Rwanda in February
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Rwanda?
Kigali
In February Kigali generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Ruhengeri
In February Ruhengeri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Gisenyi
In February Gisenyi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kacyiru
In February Kacyiru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Kanombe
In February Kanombe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Rwanda?
We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Rwanda with overall perfect weather in Kigali. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Kigali.
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