Rwanda weather in September
Planning a journey to Rwanda this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Rwanda in September?
September in Rwanda generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C in Gisenyi to 28°C in Rwamagana. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Rwamagana and 16°C in Gisenyi.
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rwamagana with an average of 51 mm to heavy rainfall in Gisenyi with 242 mm. Meanwhile, Kigali enjoys approximately 210 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at September's conditions in Rwanda, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Rwanda's yearly weather, check out our Rwanda climate page.
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Average weather in Kigali
In September Kigali 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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Average weather in Ruhengeri
In September 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 unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Gisenyi
In September Gisenyi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kacyiru
In September Kacyiru 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.
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Average weather in Kanombe
In September 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 September the best time to visit Rwanda?
We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to Rwanda. Typically, the climate in Kigali is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Rwanda is in January, February, May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Kigali.
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