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Weather in July in Rwanda

Considering a trip to Rwanda this July and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Rwanda in July?

July in Rwanda generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Gisenyi at 22°C to warm in Rwamagana at 28°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Rwamagana and 16°C in Gisenyi.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Rwamagana with an average of 4.2 mm to moderate rainfall in Gisenyi with 48 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Kigali.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 248 hours of sunshine in Kigali. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at July's conditions in Rwanda, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Rwanda's yearly weather, check out our Rwanda climate page.

Where to go in Rwanda in July

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Rwanda on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Rwanda?

Kigali

In July Kigali generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kigali
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   June June
<<  
26°C 
16°C 
210 hours 
17 mm 
6 days 
27°C 
16°C 
248 hours 
5.2 mm 
5 days 
August   >> August
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28°C 
17°C 
217 hours 
27 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Kigali

Ruhengeri

In July Ruhengeri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Ruhengeri
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
22°C 
13°C 
171 hours 
94 mm 
8 days 
23°C 
12°C 
171 hours 
44 mm 
7 days 
August   >> August
>>  
23°C 
13°C 
149 hours 
139 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Ruhengeri

Gisenyi

In July Gisenyi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Gisenyi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
22°C 
16°C 
111 mm 
7 days 
22°C 
16°C 
48 mm 
5 days 
August   >> August
>>  
22°C 
16°C 
105 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Gisenyi

Kacyiru

In July Kacyiru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kacyiru
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
26°C 
16°C 
210 hours 
18 mm 
6 days 
27°C 
16°C 
248 hours 
5.6 mm 
5 days 
August   >> August
>>  
28°C 
17°C 
217 hours 
28 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Kacyiru

Kanombe

In July Kanombe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kanombe
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
27°C 
16°C 
210 hours 
17 mm 
6 days 
27°C 
16°C 
248 hours 
5 mm 
5 days 
August   >> August
>>  
28°C 
17°C 
217 hours 
26 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Kanombe

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Is July the best time to visit Rwanda?

We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Rwanda. Typically, the climate in Kigali is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Kigali.

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