Weather in October in Rwanda
Considering a trip to Rwanda this October 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 October?
October in Rwanda generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Gisenyi at 22°C to warm in Rwamagana at 27°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Rwamagana and 16°C in Gisenyi.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rwamagana with an average of 98 mm to heavy rainfall in Gisenyi with 407 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 186 hours of sunlight anticipated in Kigali. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rwanda in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Rwanda climate page.
Where to go in Rwanda in October
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Rwanda?
Kigali
In October Kigali 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.
Ruhengeri
In October Ruhengeri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Gisenyi
In October Gisenyi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kacyiru
In October 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 October Kanombe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Rwanda?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Rwanda due to the typically pleasant weather in Kigali.
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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